Baby Squid with Sardine Casserole Meal

Canned casserole of baby squid, sardines, potatoes, and olives. Prepared meal under HTS 1605.54.05.00 due to squid with fish meat (sardine).

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.

1604.13.30.00Higher: 55% vs 35%

If sardine-dominant

Sardine/sard-like fish preparations take precedence.

2005.70.02Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If olive/potato heavy

Veg preserves if seafood secondary.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Potato content may trigger veg duties; emphasize aquatic primacy

Batch testing for histamine in sardines required

EU hygiene certs for canning process

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