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Atlantic Mackerel in Oil

Pieces of Atlantic mackerel preserved in soybean oil in hermetically sealed cans. This product falls under tariff item 1604.19.90 as other fish, whole or in pieces, not minced.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China7%β€”7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico7%β€”7%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States7%β€”7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany7%β€”7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan7%β€”7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.20.10Higher: 11% vs 7%

If the mackerel is minced or ground

Minced preparations fall under subheading 1604.20.

1604.19.10Same rate: 7%

If the mackerel is whitebait

Whitebait is specifically classified under sibling tariff item 1604.19.10.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the mackerel species is Scomber scombrus for accurate classification

β€’ Ensure the pieces are not minced

β€’ Keep documentation of the oil type and canning process

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