Fresh Chilled Blue Mackerel (Horse Mackerel) from China

Fresh or chilled Trachurus murphyi, known as blue mackerel or Chilean horse mackerel, sourced from South Pacific fisheries. This whole fish import is classified in HTS 0302.45.5000 for 'other' jack and horse mackerel, fresh/chilled excluding offal or fillets. Used in canning and fresh markets.

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

Ensure supplier provides HACCP certification for seafood safety compliance during import

Avoid common pitfall of exceeding 48-hour post-harvest window for 'fresh/chilled' status

Use insulated containers with ice; declare exact weight to match invoices precisely