Fresh Chilled Peruvian Jack Mackerel from Japan
Fresh or chilled Trachurus murphyi from Peruvian waters, a key export whole fish for US wholesalers. Falls precisely under HTS 0302.45.5000 as other jack and horse mackerel, limited to fresh/chilled whole fish per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain import license if volume exceeds thresholds; coordinate with NOAA for quotas
• Document chain of custody from vessel to port to prove no illegal processing