Canned Sardines in Tomato Sauce

Whole sardines packed in tomato sauce within airtight cans, prepared and preserved without oil. This product falls under HTS 1604.19.22.00 as it consists of fish in pieces, not minced, in airtight containers, and not in oil, specifically under the 'other' category excluding yellowtail.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China4%+35.0%39%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico4%+10.0%14%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada4%+10.0%14%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany4%+10.0%14%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.13.20.00Higher: 50% vs 39%

If packed in oil

Fish prepared or preserved in airtight containers but in oil shifts to subheading 1604.13 for oil-packed products.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 39%

If minced

Minced fish preparations, even in airtight containers not in oil, are classified separately under 1604.19.41.

0304.92Lower: 16% vs 39%

If frozen whole or in pieces, not prepared/preserved

Unprepared frozen fish in pieces falls under Chapter 3 fresh/frozen headings rather than prepared fish in Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify species identification and ensure labeling complies with FDA seafood HACCP requirements for preserved fish products

• Provide certificates of origin and processing details to confirm not packed in oil, avoiding misclassification

• Be aware of potential antidumping duties on sardines from certain countries like Morocco or Thailand

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