1604.20.60.90/Canned Sardines in Tomato Sauce/Japan

Canned Sardines in Tomato Sauce from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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