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U.S. imports of salted anchovies (not dried or smoked) and anchovies in brine (SITC 03522) totaled $674K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Salted Anchovies (Not Dried or Smoked) and Anchovies in Brine paid $67K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $674K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Salted Anchovies (Not Dried or Smoked) and Anchovies in Brine imports of $674K in April 2026 ran 142% above the year-to-date monthly average of $278K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSalted anchovies and anchovies packed in brine are a high-value specialty ingredient widely used in Mediterranean cuisine, umami-forward condiments, and premium food-service applications, distinguishing them from the canned anchovy products classified elsewhere. The salting process — typically involving layered salt-packing in barrels or tins — concentrates flavor and extends shelf life without smoking or drying, and buyers specify salt content, maturation time, and species (commonly Engraulis encrasicolus) in purchase contracts. FDA oversight applies at US entry, and importers should confirm that foreign processors maintain seafood HACCP plans covering the salt-maturation process.
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Salted or brined anchovies that have not been further processed into hermetically sealed canned products are classified here, whereas canned anchovies (typically packed in oil in sealed tins) fall under prepared or preserved fish headings. The distinction turns on the degree of processing and the final packaging format, not simply the presence of salt.
Trade professionals typically negotiate salt content (expressed as a percentage of net weight), maturation or curing duration, fish size grade, and species verification. Maturation time significantly affects flavor intensity, so contracts for premium food-service buyers often specify a minimum curing period. Moisture and histamine levels may also be subject to FDA regulatory limits, making laboratory testing at origin a common practice. Admissibility is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA specialist.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARGENTINA | $537K | -- | -$537K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $133K | -- | -$133K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $4K | -- | -$4K |
| CHINA | -- | -- | -- |
| TAIWAN | -- | -- | -- |