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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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