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Matiz Sardines in Spicy Olive Oil

Galician sardines preserved in olive oil with a spicy pepper kick, canned under 225 grams total weight. Meets HTS 1604.13.40.00 as small-container prepared sardines, whole or in pieces.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.19Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If for larger packs in oil, not sardines

Other fish species in oil use adjacent subheadings with size distinctions.

0710.80.97Higher: 52.4% vs 37.5%

If primarily peppers with incidental fish

Vegetable-forward packs may classify under frozen vegetables in Chapter 7.

2005.70Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If vinegar-pickled without oil

Pickled fish shifts to Chapter 20 for preserved vegetables and fruits.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• List all spices and oils precisely on labels to avoid ingredient-based reclassifications

• Weigh and certify immediate containers pre-shipment to confirm subheading eligibility

• Check for EU export certificates if sourcing from Spain or Portugal