Canned Pilchards in Hot Sauce from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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