Canned Pilchards in Hot Sauce
South African pilchards (sardine species) in spicy tomato-hot sauce, airtight canned, whole or pieces, not minced or oil-packed. Under HTS 1604.19.22.00 for other fish preparations meeting the airtight, non-oil criteria.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in bulk containers over 6kg
Larger retail packs or bulk may fall under different statistical suffixes if exceeding airtight retail norms.
If fresh or chilled
Fresh/chilled pilchards are classified in Chapter 3 under live/fresh fish headings.
If herring specifically
Herring has its own subheading 1604.12, separate from generic 'other' fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with country of catch and processing to trace sustainability certifications like MSC for market access
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'sardines' if species differs, leading to incorrect duty application
• Prepare for inspections on sauce acidity levels to ensure shelf-stability compliance
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