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Anchovy Paste Sauce

Smooth sauce made from ground anchovies, olive oil, and garlic, used in Italian cooking like puttanesca. HTS 2103.90.20.00 applies as a fish-derived sauce preparation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.16Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If for canned anchovy fillets vs paste sauce

Prepared anchovy fish products without sauce form are in 1604.

1504.10Lower: 15% vs 20%

If primarily extracted fish oils

Fish oils classify in Chapter 15, separate from sauce preps.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify anchovy species for sustainability and safety compliance

• Avoid oil separation issues in shipping declarations

• Include nutritional panels for US retail entry