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0303 53 — Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus)
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Build a route: origin → entry into the EU → destination, and see the measures that apply along it.
EU customs measures (TARIC)
Data updated: 2026-08-08 · Indicative – only the official sources (TARIC) are binding.
| Measure type | Origin / area | Duty | Validity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry into free circulation (restriction - feed and food) | Japan | — | 2023-04-12 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Export control - CITES | All third countries | — | 2016-11-26 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Import control - CITES | ERGA OMNES | — | 2016-11-26 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Import prohibition | Bolivia | — | 2012-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Import prohibition | Faroe Islands | — | 2013-08-28 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Control on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing | ERGA OMNES | — | 2026-01-10 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Control on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing | Non-cooperating countries in fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing | — | 2013-12-11 – 2027-01-09 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Non preferential duty under end-use | ERGA OMNES | 0 % | 2012-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Non preferential tariff quota | ERGA OMNES | 0 % | 2015-01-01 – 2015-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Non preferential tariff quota under end-use | ERGA OMNES | 0 % | 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Preferential suspension | Ceuta | 0 % | 2012-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Preferential suspension | Melilla | 0 % | 2012-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Albania | 0 % | 2012-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 % | 2012-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Chile | 0 % | 2025-02-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | EEA - European Economic Area | 3 % | 2012-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Ecuador | 0 % | 2015-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Faroe Islands | 0 % | 2012-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | GSP - General arrangements | 3.5 % | 2015-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | GSP+ | 0 % | 2014-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Iceland | 0 % | 2012-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Israel | 0 % | 2023-05-16 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Japan | 0 % | 2020-02-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Korea, Republic of | 2.5 % | 2013-07-01 – 2014-06-30 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Korea, Republic of | 0 % | 2014-07-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Kosovo | 0 % | 2016-04-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Macedonia | 0 % | 2012-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Mercosur | 0 % | 2026-05-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Montenegro | 0 % | 2012-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | New Zealand | 0 % | 2024-05-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Peru | 0 % | 2013-03-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Serbia | 0 % | 2012-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | South Africa | 0 % | 2016-10-10 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | South Africa | 3.5 % | 2014-01-01 – 2016-10-09 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Tunisia | 0 % | 2012-01-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Türkiye | 0 % | 2012-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Tariff preference | Ukraine | 0 % | 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Third country duty | ERGA OMNES | 10 % | 2012-01-01 – 2016-12-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Veterinary control | All third countries | — | 2024-08-01 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Veterinary control | ERGA OMNES | — | 2015-07-01 – 2017-05-31 | SE_TULLVERKET |
| Veterinary control | European Union | — | 2023-11-14 | SE_TULLVERKET |
National measures · SE
National VAT (TEDB): standard 25 % · reduced 6 % · reduced 12 %
Source: European Commission, DG TAXUD – Taxes in Europe Database
Documents & conditions (EU): C673 (Importer Declaration or Re-export Certificate, as foreseen in Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1005/2008 or Annex IV of Regulation (EC) 1010/2009) · N853 (Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261))) · U126 (Statement on origin (Article 3.16 of the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement)) · Y864 (The proof of origin indicates that the production conferring originating status has not taken place in a location within the territories brought under Israeli administration since June 1967.) · Y927 (The declared goods are not concerned by Council Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2008) · Y928 (The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 996/2012)
Documents & conditions (EU)
The full set of EU document conditions for this code. Which ones actually apply depends on the specific measure and the origin of the goods — pick what applies to your consignment. Import scenario.
| Code | Document / description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| C673 | Importer Declaration or Re-export Certificate, as foreseen in Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1005/2008 or Annex IV of Regulation (EC) 1010/2009 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| N853 | Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261)) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| U126 | Statement on origin (Article 3.16 of the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement) | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y864 | The proof of origin indicates that the production conferring originating status has not taken place in a location within the territories brought under Israeli administration since June 1967. | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y927 | The declared goods are not concerned by Council Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2008 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
| Y928 | The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 996/2012 | EU from feed SE_TULLVERKET |
Documents to choose between
These measures are answered with one document from each group — either the certificate, or a declaration that the act does not apply to the goods. Giving two from one group is a contradiction and customs rejects the entry.
Exactly one of: ERGA OMNES
Exactly one of: Japan
Sub-items
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0303 53 10 Sardines of the species Sardina pilchardus
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0303 53 30 Sardines of the genus Sardinops; sardinella (Sardinella spp.)
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0303 53 90 Brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus)