Chilled Pacific Mackerel (Scomber japonicus) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Submit FDA prior notice at least 2 hours before arrival with temperature logs confirming chilled state below 4°C
• Label shipments clearly with species name and HTS code to facilitate smooth CBP examination
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient ice/packing documentation leading to duty disputes or rejection