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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify origin if from EU to leverage trade agreements reducing duties
• Ensure container size doesn't trigger different statistical suffixes
• Test for histamine levels as required for scombroid species