Boned Sardines in Olive Oil

Premium boneless sardines packed in olive oil within airtight cans, skinned and deboned for easy consumption. This product falls under HTS 1604.13.30.00 as prepared sardines in oil, airtight containers, that are skinned or boned, distinguishing it from whole or minced varieties.

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.

1604.13.10.00Lower: 35% vs 55%

If not skinned or boned

Whole or unskinned sardines in oil stay in the immediate subheading for non-boned products.

1604.19.41.00Lower: 45% vs 55%

If packed in tomato sauce instead of oil

Sardines in tomato or similar sauces shift to different prepared fish subheadings.

0304Lower: 16% vs 55%

If frozen fillets, not prepared/preserved

Unprepared frozen sardine fillets fall under fresh/frozen fish in Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify airtight container integrity and ensure labeling includes species name per FDA seafood standards

Obtain Certificate of Origin to confirm compliance with any trade agreements reducing duties on preserved fish

Avoid misclassification by confirming fish is skinned/boned, not whole; common pitfall leads to audits

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