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Sardines with Garlic and Herbs

Whole sardines packed with garlic slices and herbs in oil base. HTS 1604.13.90.00 for add-in ingredients beyond plain packing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	3.1%	+37.5%	40.6%
🇲🇽Mexico	3.1%	+10.0%	13.1%
🇨🇦Canada	3.1%	+10.0%	13.1%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+12.5%	12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.13.20.00Higher: 52.5% vs 40.6%

If plain oil, no garlic

Extras like garlic exclude from basic oil code.

0712.90.40Higher: 67.3% vs 40.6%

If dried herb mix dominant

Herb-heavy shifts to vegetables.

1605.10.05Higher: 47.5% vs 40.6%

If crab added

Crab mixtures under 1605.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• List all additives on label per FDA

• Garlic may trigger sulfur compound testing

• Origin certs for herbs if non-fish

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