Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus)
Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: > Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0302.44.00.00
Fresh Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
Whole fresh or chilled Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), ungutted or gutted, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. This product falls under HTS 0302.44.00.00 as it is specifically named in the heading for fresh or chilled mackerel of the listed species. It is typically imported for human consumption in retail or food service markets.
Chilled Pacific Mackerel (Scomber japonicus)
Whole chilled Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus), head on, gutted or ungutted, suitable for immediate processing or sale. Classified under HTS 0302.44.00.00 as it matches the exact species in the mackerel subheading for fresh or chilled fish. Commonly used in sushi markets and fresh seafood displays.
Fresh Australian Mackerel (Scomber australasicus)
Whole fresh Australian mackerel (Scomber australasicus) caught in southern waters, delivered on ice for maximum freshness. This specific species is explicitly included in HTS 0302.44.00.00 for fresh or chilled mackerel, excluding processed forms. Ideal for grilling or sashimi preparation.
Iced Whole Chub Mackerel (Scomber japonicus)
Whole chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) packed in ice for air freight, maintaining chilled condition. Specifically covered by HTS 0302.44.00.00 for the named mackerel species in fresh or chilled form. Widely imported for canning industry or direct retail.
Fresh Scomber Mackerel for Sushi
Premium whole fresh mackerel (Scomber spp.) specially handled for sushi-grade quality, super-chilled. HTS 0302.44.00.00 applies to these exact species when fresh or chilled, excluding further processed meat. High demand in Japanese import markets.
Chilled Boston Mackerel Whole
Whole chilled Boston mackerel, regional name for Scomber scombrus, packed in Styrofoam boxes with gel packs. Directly matches HTS 0302.44.00.00 criteria for fresh/chilled named mackerel species. Common in Northeast U.S. ethnic markets.
Gutted Chilled Mackerel Whole Fish
Head-off, gutted whole mackerel (Scomber scombrus or japonicus) chilled on ice, ready for filleting. Falls precisely under HTS 0302.44.00.00 as fresh/chilled whole mackerel excluding fillets or offal. Popular in European and Asian wholesale fish markets.