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Bellinghausen Sprats in Vegetable Oil

Airtight cans of whole brisling or sprats in vegetable oil, neither skinned nor boned, sourced from sustainable fisheries. Classified under HTS 1604.13.20.00 for unminced preserved sprats in oil without processing to remove skin or bones.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China15%+37.5%52.5%
🇲🇽Mexico15%+10.0%25%
🇨🇦Canada15%+10.0%25%
🇩🇪Germany15%—15%
🇯🇵Japan15%—15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.13.30.00Higher: 57.5% vs 52.5%

If in containers over 170g

Larger airtight containers for these sardines/sprats move to a size-specific subheading.

1604.14.22Lower: 43.5% vs 52.5%

If tuna or skipjack instead

Similar preparations but for tuna species fall under the tuna subheadings.

2009.89.70Lower: 25% vs 52.5%

If pickled, not in oil

Oil-free preserved fish in vinegar or brine shifts to Chapter 20 for other preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include country-of-origin labeling specifying species as sprats or brisling per FDA seafood standards

• Ensure containers meet BPA-free or food-grade airtight specs to comply with import safety regs

• Watch for seasonal quotas on certain aquatic invertebrates under statistical notes