Whole Sardines in Olive Oil from China
Canned whole sardines packed in olive oil within airtight containers, neither skinned nor boned, maintaining their natural shape and bones for authenticity. This product falls under HTS 1604.13.20.00 as prepared sardines in oil, not minced, and without skin or bone removal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify airtight container integrity and oil type (e.g
• olive) on labels to match subheading requirements
• Provide FDA prior notice and shellfish safety certificates, as sardines are regulated seafood
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'boned' to prevent reclassification and penalties