Boned Sardinella in Vegetable Oil

Boned sardinella fillets canned in vegetable oil in airtight containers, skinned for smooth eating. This matches HTS 1604.13.30.00 as sardinella (a sardine type) prepared in oil, skinned or boned, not minced.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+35.0%55%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.13Same rate: 55%

If not in airtight containers

Sardines in oil but open containers shift to non-airtight prepared fish subheading.

0303.51.00.00Lower: 35% vs 55%

If fresh or chilled, not preserved

Fresh/chilled sardinella under common names are in live/fresh fish Chapter 3.

1605Lower: 10% vs 55%

If in vinegar or brine, not oil

Oil-free preserved sardines in other mediums like vinegar use crustacean/other subchapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label net weight and oil type accurately to prevent CBP disputes on container or medium specs

Use FDA prior notice for all preserved fish shipments to clear entry smoothly

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