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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.16Lower: 10% vs 35%

If explicitly labeled as sardines

Sardines have dedicated subheadings separate from general 'other' fish.

1604.20.05Higher: 40% vs 35%

If packed in airtight containers under 6.8 kg

Smaller retail packs of certain fish may qualify for specific rates in 1604.20.05.

0303.81.00Same rate: 35%

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