Ortiz Anchovies in Olive Oil from China
Hand-filleted Spanish anchovies cured and packed in premium olive oil, in 1.98 oz tins totaling less than 6.8 kg. Classifies under HTS 1604.16.40.00 as prepared whole or piece anchovies in small consumer containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label jars/tins clearly as 'anchovy fillets in oil' with net weight to confirm small container status
• Ensure no mincing occurred during processing; whole pieces only for this code
• Watch for EU origin docs if claiming preferences; common pitfall is incorrect species declaration