Blue Mackerel Scaled Fillets in 4kg Tray Pack from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38%

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

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