Canned Pilchards in Brine
Pilchards (Sardina pilchardus variant) steamed, beheaded, and preserved in brine within tin cans for retail sale. This is 'other' prepared fish under HTS 1604.20.60.90, distinct from sardine-specific notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If explicitly labeled as sardines
Sardines have dedicated subheadings separate from general 'other' fish.
If packed in airtight containers under 6.8 kg
Smaller retail packs of certain fish may qualify for specific rates in 1604.20.05.
If merely frozen whole
Unprepared frozen hake and haddock are in Chapter 3, subheading 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use INN codes for fish species on FDA Prior Notice to match HTS declaration accurately
• Document brine composition to confirm not exceeding salinity limits for preservation classification
Related Products under HTS 1604.20.60.90
Canned Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Sardines (Sardina pilchardus) that are cleaned, packed, cooked, and preserved in tomato sauce within airtight cans. This product falls under HTS 1604.20.60.90 as it is a prepared or preserved fish excluding tuna, skipjack, salmon, herrings, sardines explicitly noted elsewhere, and anchovies.
Peppered Smoked Herring Fillets
Herring (Clupea harengus) fillets dry-salted, peppered, and cold-smoked for preservation. Falls into HTS 1604.20.60.90 as other prepared fish beyond salted herring limits.
Canned Sprats in Oil
European sprats (Sprattus sprattus) filleted, fried, and oil-packed in small tins. Classified as other prepared fish in HTS 1604.20.60.90.
Marinated Pollock Fillets
Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) skin-on fillets marinated in oil and spices, pasteurized. HTS 1604.20.60.90 for other preserved whitefish.
Smoked Eel in Vacuum Pack
Freshwater eel (Anguilla anguilla) hot-smoked and vacuum-sealed portions. Other prepared fish per HTS 1604.20.60.90.
Canned Jack Mackerel
Horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.) in olive oil, retail cans. HTS 1604.20.60.90.