Fish; frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin
Compare import duty rates for HS 0303.53 across major trading nations.
| Country | MFN Rate | FTA Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 0.6% | — |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 3.8% | — |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 4.7% | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 6.6% | 2.2% |
| 🇪🇺 Germany (EU) | 7.1% | 2.4% |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 7.5% | 3.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 7.6% | 1.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 8.1% | — |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 8.1% | 2.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 8.4% | — |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 8.5% | — |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 8.6% | 1.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 8.9% | 0.5% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 9.8% | — |
| China(current) | 10.3% | 3.6% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 11.2% | — |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 12.9% | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | 13.5% | 3.9% |
Typical documents required when importing HS 0303.53 products.
Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).
Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.
Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.
The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.
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View HS 0303.53Full Details →Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of China before making business decisions.