Smoked Sardines in Tomato Sauce from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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