Chapter 16 · Preparations of meat or fish · Section 4
HS Code 1604.13
Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats
Heading 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 1604.13
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604.13.10 |
Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats > In oil, in airtight containers > Smoked sardines, neither skinned nor boned, valued $1 or more per kg in tin- plate containers, or $1.10 or more per kg in other containers |
Free | - | 30% | kg |
| 1604.13.20 |
In oil, in airtight containers > Other > Neither skinned nor boned |
15% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 30% | kg |
| 1604.13.30 |
In oil, in airtight containers > Other > Skinned or boned |
20% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 30% | kg |
| 1604.13.40 |
Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats > Other > In immediate containers weighing with their contents under 225 grams each |
Free | - | 25% | kg |
| 1604.13.90 |
Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats > Other > Other |
3.1% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 1604.13
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1604 13 11 | In olive oil | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1604 13 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1604 13 19 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 1604 13 00 | Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 1604.13
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1604 13 00 00 | Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1604 13 11 00 | In olive oil | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1604 13 11 20 | Of the species Sardina pilchardus | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1604 13 11 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1604 13 19 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1604 13 19 20 | Of the species Sardina pilchardus | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1604 13 19 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1604 13 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1604 13 90 10 | Fillets, raw, merely coated with batter or breadcrumbs, whether or not prefried in oil, deepfrozen | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1604 13 90 91 | In airtight cans | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1604 13 90 92 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 1604 13 90 99 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 1604
The subheadings immediately before and after 1604.13 in chapter 16.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 1604.13.
What is HS code 1604.13?
HS code 1604.13 covers: Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats. It belongs to chapter 16 (Preparations of meat or fish) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 1604.13?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 20%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 1604.13?
The UK extends 1604.13 to 12 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 1604130000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.