Analysis
Subheading 1604.16 covers anchovies, within heading 1604. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 3 US tariff lines below it are national.
2 of its 3 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (67%) and 1 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 5%. The median line pays duty-free.
The spread of 5 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 5%, applies to 1604.16.40 (in immediate containers weighing with their…).
The US splits it as follows: 1604.16.20 for in oil, in airtight containers (duty-free), 1604.16.40 for in immediate containers weighing with their contents 6.8 kg or less… (5%) and 1604.16.60 for other: other (duty-free).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1604.16.20 | In oil, in airtight containers | Free |
| 1604.16.40 | In immediate containers weighing with their contents 6.8 kg or less each | 5% |
| 1604.16.60 | Other: other | Free |