Wild Caught Sprats in Canola Oil from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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