Pilchards in Sunflower Oil Bulk from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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