Yellowtail Horse Mackerel in 3kg Chilled Pouch from Japan
Yellowtail horse mackerel (Trachurus novaezelandiae) scaled and gilled, packed fresh chilled in 3kg retail pouches. Classifies precisely under HTS 0302.45.11.00 for small-container scaled jack mackerel, common in New Zealand exports.
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 barcoded species labeling per US HTS requirements for automated verification
• For air freight imports, validate insulated packaging maintains chill without freezing
• Watch binder addition; any pelleting per chapter note shifts to heading 0309 flours/pellets