Canned Sprats in Mustard Sauce

Baltic sprats preserved whole in mustard sauce within airtight cans, not minced and excluding oil. This product is classified in HTS 1604.19.22.00 as other fish, in airtight containers, not in oil.

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.

1604.19.25.00Higher: 40% vs 39%

If labeled as yellowtail

Products specifically identified as yellowtail are directed to the dedicated yellowtail subheading.

2009.89.70Lower: 25% vs 39%

If vinegar-preserved without fish predominance

If sauce dominates, it may classify as vinegar pickles under Chapter 20 rather than fish product.

0305.59.00Lower: 35% vs 39%

If dried, not in airtight container

Dried sprats sold loose fall under Chapter 3 for dried fish excluding fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include nutritional panels and mustard allergen declarations per FDA labeling rules

• Use commercial invoices specifying 'not in oil' to prevent reclassification during customs exam

• Monitor for seasonal quotas on small pelagic fish like sprats from Eastern Europe

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