Bulk Sardines in Olive Oil
Commercial-grade canned sardines packed in olive oil, sold in immediate containers exceeding 7 kg total weight for food service and wholesale distribution. These are prepared whole or in pieces, not minced, qualifying under HTS 1604.19.61.00 as preserved fish in oil in bulk packaging. Excludes retail-sized cans under 7 kg.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If tuna species
Tunas, including skipjack, are classified separately under 1604.13 regardless of packaging size.
If in airtight containers weighing 6.8 kg or less
Smaller retail-sized containers shift to 1604.19.41.00, excluding bulk commercial packs.
If frozen, not prepared or preserved
Unprocessed frozen fillets or pieces fall under Chapter 3 as fresh/frozen fish, not preserved.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify container net weight exceeds 7 kg including contents to avoid reclassification to retail subheadings
• Provide species certification (e.g
• Sardina pilchardus) and ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations
• Label with country of origin, oil type, and 'not for retail sale' to prevent misclassification pitfalls
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Yellowtail Fillets in Vegetable Oil Bulk
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Bulk Anchovies in Olive Oil
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Herring in Cottonseed Oil Large Cans
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Pilchards in Sunflower Oil Bulk
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Bulk Bonito in Corn Oil
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