Sardine-Size Sprats in Canola Oil from Germany
European sprat (Sprattus sprattus) packed like sardines in canola oil, over 7.5 kg bulk for processing. HTS 1604.19.61.00 covers these small Clupeidae fish as 'other' preserved in oil.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify regional variant (Baltic vs North Sea) for accurate tariff application
• Ensure cans are 'immediate' with no retail labeling to qualify as bulk
• Monitor omega-3 claims; require lab verification for marketing compliance