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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved sardines, sardinella, and brisling, not minced (HS 160413) totaled $19.4M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Sardines, Sardinella, and Brisling, Not Minced paid $2.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $18.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDuty treatment for canned sardines, sardinella, and brisling varies significantly by processing detail: the US schedule separates smoked sardines in oil meeting specific minimum value thresholds (1604131000), unskinned/unboned in oil (1604132000), skinned/boned in oil (1604133000), small-container packs under 225 grams (1604134000), and all other preparations (1604139000). Poland and Morocco are the leading suppliers, with Thailand, Vietnam, and Ecuador also active — a supplier mix that spans European Atlantic, North African, and Southeast Asian fisheries. The skinned-and-boned versus unskinned distinction is a frequent classification issue because it affects both the applicable tariff line and the product's retail positioning. FDA HACCP compliance and accurate net-weight declarations are required for all entries; consult a licensed customs broker given the heading's value-threshold and processing-state nuances.
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Entry under 1604131000 requires that the product meet minimum value conditions (per tin-plate or other container type) specified in the tariff schedule. Importers should include a commercial invoice with per-unit container values clearly stated, along with a product specification sheet confirming the smoked-in-oil preparation method, so CBP can verify the applicable line without delay.
Sardines packed in oil that have been skinned and boned are classified at 1604133000, while those packed in oil but not skinned or boned fall under 1604132000. This distinction must be confirmed by the foreign processor's product specification and reflected on the commercial invoice; a mismatch can trigger a CBP request for additional information or a redelivery notice.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604131000 | SMK SARDINES IN OIL CND, $1 TIN-PLATE/$1.10 OTHER | $7.9M | 10.00% | $787K |
| 1604134000 | SARDINES ETC NESOI, IN CONTAINERS UNDER 225 GRAMS | $5.6M | 10.52% | $547K |
| 1604133000 | SARDINES ETC SKINNED/BONED, IN OIL, AIRTIGHT CNTRS | $2.2M | 10.58% | $235K |
| 1604132000 | SARDINES ETC NOT SKINND/BONED IN OIL AIRTITE CNTRS | $2.2M | 21.97% | $464K |
| 1604139000 | SARDINES, ETC NESOI, PREPARED OR PRESERVED | $1.5M | 15.76% | $236K |
SMK SARDINES IN OIL CND, $1 TIN-PLATE/$1.10 OTHER
SARDINES ETC NESOI, IN CONTAINERS UNDER 225 GRAMS
SARDINES ETC SKINNED/BONED, IN OIL, AIRTIGHT CNTRS
SARDINES ETC NOT SKINND/BONED IN OIL AIRTITE CNTRS
SARDINES, ETC NESOI, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1604130000 | SARDINES/SARDINELLA/BRISLING NOT MINCED, PREP/PRES | $60K |
SARDINES/SARDINELLA/BRISLING NOT MINCED, PREP/PRES
11.9K kg
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED
HS 160414
SHRIMP & PRAWNS PREP/PRESERVED NOT AIRTIGHT CONTNR
HS 160521
PREPARED OR PRESERVED BOVINE MEAT ETC. NESOI
HS 160250
CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160510
PREPARED OR PRESERVED CHICKEN MEAT OR OFFAL, NESOI
HS 160232
SALMON, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, WHOLE OR PIECES
HS 160411
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $4.2M | -- | -$4.2M |
| California | $4.1M | $32K | -$4.1M |
| New Jersey | $3.0M | -- | -$3.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $7.8M | -- | -$7.8M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $3.7M | -- | -$3.7M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |