Bela Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Premium Portuguese sardines packed in a rich tomato sauce, canned in small tins weighing under 225 grams total. These whole sardines are prepared and preserved without mincing, fitting HTS 1604.13.40.00 due to the container size and species classification as sardines.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containers weigh 225g or more with contents
Larger container sizes for sardines shift to different statistical suffixes in the same heading.
If made from tuna instead of sardines
Tunas fall under a separate subheading within Chapter 16 for prepared fish.
If frozen whole and not preserved
Unprepared frozen sardines are classified in Chapter 3 for fresh or frozen fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify net weight including contents is under 225g per container to qualify for this subheading
• Provide species certification as sardines to avoid reclassification under broader fish categories
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA seafood standards, including country of origin and ingredients
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