Blue Mackerel Scaled Fillets in 4kg Tray Pack from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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