Blue Mackerel Scaled Fillets in 4kg Tray Pack

No, correction: Blue mackerel is Scomber australasicus under different subhead. For Trachurus: Chub mackerel alternative but stick to jack/horse. Revised: Fresh scaled Japanese jack mackerel (Trachurus japonicus) in 4kg chilled trays. Minimally processed (scaled, headed) for sushi markets, under 0302.45.11.00 small container spec.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

0305.31.01.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If filleted and destined for industrial processing

Livers and roes of fish like mackerel classify in 0305 if separated, regardless of container size.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 38%

If dried or dehydrated

Dried fish legs or mixtures move to Chapter 7 vegetables/legumes? No: dried fish is 0305.49; but dehydration changes state.

0302.45Same rate: 38%

If stat note but use 0302.45.90 for other forms

Other presentations not in airtight containers use different statistical suffixes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use calibrated scales for container certification; US Customs strictly enforces 6.8kg threshold

Include temperature logs proving <4°C storage for 'chilled' status vs frozen

For Asian imports, comply with Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk in processing vessels

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