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Brisling Sprats in Lemon Caper Sauce

Whole brisling or sprats preserved in tangy lemon-caper sauce. HTS 1604.13.90.00 applies to these clupeoid fish in non-basic preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	3.1%	+35.0%	38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico	3.1%	+10.0%	13.1%
🇨🇦Canada	3.1%	+10.0%	13.1%
🇩🇪Germany	3.1%	+10.0%	13.1%
🇯🇵Japan	3.1%	+10.0%	13.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.13.30.00Higher: 55% vs 38.1%

If in plain oil only

Basic oil-packed sprats use earlier subheading.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 38.1%

If mackerel instead

Mackerel preparations separate from sardines.

2001.90.25.00Higher: 45.2% vs 38.1%

If caper-dominant pickle

Vegetable-based with fish secondary.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Differentiate sprats from sardines via size/latin name in docs

• Caper sourcing may need additional origin tracing

• Ensure low-acid canning validation

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