Portuguese Style Sardines in Spiced Oil from Germany
Whole sardines in oil infused with spices like piri-piri, a traditional preparation. Under HTS 1604.13.90.00 for sardines not qualifying under plain oil subheading due to added spices.
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%
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