Ortiz Anchovies in Olive Oil from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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