1604.13.90.00/Smoked Sardines in Tomato Sauce/Japan

Smoked Sardines in Tomato Sauce from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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