Portuguese Sardinella in Sunflower Oil

Traditional Portuguese-style canned sardinella, whole and unprocessed (neither skinned nor boned), packed in sunflower oil in airtight tins. This matches HTS 1604.13.20.00 for sardinella in oil, preserved but not minced.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China15%+35.0%50%
🇲🇽Mexico15%+10.0%25%
🇨🇦Canada15%+10.0%25%
🇩🇪Germany15%+10.0%25%
🇯🇵Japan15%+10.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.20.05Lower: 40% vs 50%

If prepared with sauce, not plain oil

Sardines in tomato sauce or other mediums fall under prepared with additions.

0303.51.00.00Lower: 35% vs 50%

If frozen whole, unprepared

Frozen sardinella without preservation processing stays in Chapter 3.

1604.11.20Lower: 41% vs 50%

If salmon instead of sardines

Salmon preparations in oil use the salmon-specific subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain APHIS or FDA import permits if from regions with aquaculture disease concerns

Document exact net weight and oil medium to avoid disputes over 'in oil' classification

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