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0302.43.00.00 - Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus) 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty2.2¢/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 0302.43.00.00, specifically classifies fresh or chilled sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), and brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus). These small, oily fish are recognized for their distinct physical characteristics and are typically found in pelagic shoals. The classification is limited to these species and excludes any processed forms or fillets, which would fall under different HTS headings.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it's important to note the specific species included. For instance, 0302.41.00.00 covers herrings, and 0302.42.00.00 covers anchovies, both of which are distinct genera and species from the sardines, sardinella, and sprats classified here. Similarly, 0302.44.00.00 is dedicated to mackerel. Understanding these species-specific classifications is crucial for accurate import and export declarations.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for 0302.43.00.00. Therefore, the focus remains on accurately identifying and classifying fresh or chilled sardines, sardinella, and brisling/sprats based on their species and condition as per the descriptions within this heading. Any variations in form, such as frozen or prepared, would necessitate classification under different HTS codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0302.43.00.00?
HTS code 0302.43.00.00 covers Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.
›What products are classified under 0302.43.00.00?
This classification covers Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus). It is a subcategory of Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99:.
›What is the import duty rate for 0302.43.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0302.43.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 2.2¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0302.43.00.00?
Imports under HTS 0302.43.00.00 are measured in kg.
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