Brisling Sprats in Lemon Caper Sauce from Germany
Whole brisling or sprats preserved in tangy lemon-caper sauce. HTS 1604.13.90.00 applies to these clupeoid fish in non-basic preparations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Differentiate sprats from sardines via size/latin name in docs
• Caper sourcing may need additional origin tracing
• Ensure low-acid canning validation