Smoked Sardines in Tomato Sauce from Germany
Whole smoked sardines preserved in tomato sauce, a flavored ready-to-eat product. Classified under HTS 1604.13.90.00 for sardines prepared but not fitting specific packing subheadings due to smoking and sauce.
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
• Provide processing records showing smoking to distinguish from plain canned sardines
• Check for Section 232 or antidumping duties on certain sardine origins like Morocco
• Label net weight accurately, excluding sauce, per FDA requirements for seafood