Cod Fish Balls in Sunflower Oil

Round cod fish balls canned in sunflower oil, a popular appetizer or meal component. This fits HTS 1604.20.15.00 as prepared fish balls preserved in oil.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.16Lower: 10% vs 35%

If patties of fish containing salmon, not plain cod

Subheadings specify patties with salmon separately from general balls/cakes.

1604.20.40Higher: 45% vs 35%

If not specifically balls, cakes or puddings

General prepared fish subheading applies if form doesn't match 1604.20.15.

0303.67.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh or chilled, not prepared/preserved

State of completion determines chapter; unprepared cod is in Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure commercial sterility testing results are available for CBP inspection of low-acid canned fish

• Use precise HTS description matching to avoid default to broader 1604.20.40 for other preserved fish

• Provide fishing vessel documentation if sustainability claims are made on labeling