Canned Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Sardines (Sardina pilchardus) that are cleaned, headless, eviscerated, cooked, and packed in tomato sauce within sealed cans. This product falls under HTS 1604.20.60 as it is a prepared or preserved fish, excluding tuna, salmon, herring, sardines explicitly listed elsewhere, and other specific categories like anchovies or mackerel.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If identified as Sardinella or Sardinops varieties
Specific subheadings for sardines and sardinella take precedence over the residual 'other' category 1604.20.
If sold frozen without further preservation like canning or saucing
Frozen fillets or other fish meat fall under Chapter 3 for unprepared products, not prepared/preserved.
If packed in oil or vinegar without cooking the fish
Pickled fish preparations are classified in Chapter 20 for vinegar/acetic acid pickles, not fish-specific Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify species identification via scientific name on invoices to confirm classification outside specific 1604 subheadings like 1604.14 or 1604.16
ā¢ Provide processing details (e.g
ā¢ cooking method, sauce composition) in documentation to distinguish from fresh/frozen fish in Chapter 3
ā¢ Watch for antidumping duties on certain sardine products from specific countries; check Commerce Department notices
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