Bulk Smelt in Corn Oil

Rainbow smelt (Osmerus mordax) preserved whole in corn oil, 7.8 kg cans. Under HTS 1604.19.61.00 as other fish in bulk oil.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.19Same rate: 35%

If retail oil packs

Consumer sizes ≤7 kg separate.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Great Lakes origin docs if US-sourced

Temperature control vital for oil stability

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