The HS Code 16041310 refers to smoked sardines that are preserved in oil, without being skinned or boned. These sardines are typically packaged in tin-plate containers and have a minimum value of $1 per kilogram. If they are packed in other airtight containers, the minimum value increases to $1.10 per kilogram.
When it comes to trade barriers and market access, the bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for this product is free. This means that whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up its market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.
The quantity unit for this HS Code is kilograms (KG). This indicates that the measurements and calculations related to the import and export of this product are based on weight in kilograms.
There are several special tariff preference programs applicable to this HS Code. These programs offer specific benefits or rates to certain countries. Some of these programs include:
Each of these special tariff preference programs provides different benefits or rates for imports of smoked sardines in oil.
Specifically, imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) under this subheading receive duty-free treatment. Australia has a special rate for this product, as does Bahrain. Imports from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) also receive duty-free treatment. Chile has a special rate for this product as well.
Other special tariff preference programs that offer duty-free treatment include the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), the Israel Special Rate, the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), the Jordan Special Rate, the Morocco Special Rate, the NAFTA for Mexico, the Oman Special Rate, the Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA), and the Peru Special Rate. Singapore also offers a special rate for this product.
When it comes to importing the product into the United States, the data shows that the state of South Dakota is the primary destination for these smoked sardines in oil. On the other hand, the state of Maine is the primary exporter of this product from the United States.
the HS Code 16041310 refers to smoked sardines in oil that are not skinned or boned. This product is typically packaged in tin-plate containers and has a minimum value requirement. It is subject to different tariff rates and can benefit from various special tariff preference programs. The import and export data indicate that South Dakota is the main importing state, while Maine is the primary exporting state for this product.