Pilchards in Sunflower Oil Bulk
South African pilchards (Sardina pilchardus) preserved in sunflower oil, in 9 kg commercial drums. HTS 1604.19.61.00 applies to these 'other' oily fish in bulk oil containers over 7 kg.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm 'immediate container' status; secondary packaging doesn't count toward weight
• Include sustainability certs like MSC for pilchards to ease NGO scrutiny
• Batch-test for oil rancidity, frequent issue in long-haul sunflower oil shipments
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