Canned Pilchards in Hot Sauce from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14%
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
• 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