Wild Caught Sprats in Canola Oil from China
Wild-caught sprats preserved whole (neither skinned nor boned) in canola oil, sealed in airtight cans for retail. Falls under HTS 1604.13.20.00 as brisling/sprats in oil, not further processed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with Lacey Act by declaring harvest location and quantity for wild seafood
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals, common in small oily fish imports
• Ensure 'not skinned nor boned' status is evident to prevent upcharge to processed categories