Canned Sardines in Tomato Sauce from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species identification via FDA prior notice and ensure processing complies with HACCP seafood regulations
• Provide commercial invoice detailing packing medium, net weight, and country of catch to prevent reclassification
• Check for Section 609 restrictions if involving shrimp byproducts; common pitfall is incomplete lot traceability