Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus)
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0303.54.00.00
Frozen Atlantic Mackerel Whole
Whole frozen Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) caught in the North Atlantic, packed in bulk for wholesale distribution. This falls under HTS 0303.54.00.00 as frozen mackerel of the specified species, excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304 and not processed into flours, meals, or pellets. It is unfit for direct human consumption without thawing and preparation.
Frozen Chub Mackerel Fillets
Frozen headed and gutted Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) from Japanese waters, preserved by cold storage. This product is classified under HTS 0303.54.00.00 as frozen mackerel excluding fillets, not further processed into meals or pellets per chapter notes.
IQF Frozen Australian Mackerel Whole
Individually quick frozen whole Australian mackerel (Scomber australasicus), sourced from southern oceans for sushi markets. Falls under HTS 0303.54.00.00 as frozen whole fish of named species, not fillets, offal, or human-fit pellets.
Frozen Spanish Mackerel Blocks
10kg blocks of frozen Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), gutted and gilled for industrial processing. Classified in HTS 0303.54.00.00 as frozen non-filleted mackerel, excluding offal or chapter-prohibited pellets.
Frozen Scomber Japonicus for Canning
Frozen whole chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) prepared for further canning, stored at -25°C. This raw frozen fish is under HTS 0303.54.00.00, as it remains whole fish excluding processed forms noted in chapter.
Bulk Frozen Atlantic Mackerel H&G
Headed and gutted (H&G) frozen Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) in 20kg cartons for exporters. HTS 0303.54.00.00 covers this frozen form excluding fillets and offal.
Frozen Kawakawa Adjacent Mackerel
Whole frozen school mackerel (Scomber australasicus) from Australia, IQF for premium markets. Under HTS 0303.54.00.00 per specific species list, frozen excl fillets.
Glazed Frozen Chub Mackerel
IQF chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) with 10% protective ice glaze, packed in 5kg boxes. Classified HTS 0303.54.00.00 as frozen whole mackerel, not processed further.
Frozen Norwegian Atlantic Mackerel
Premium frozen whole Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) from Norwegian fisheries, H&G style. HTS 0303.54.00.00 for this exact species frozen excl 0304.
Pacific Mackerel Whole Frozen Trays
Tray-packed frozen whole Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus) for foodservice. Under 0303.54.00.00 as specified frozen mackerel.
Frozen Jack Mackerel Misclass Risk
Bulk frozen Scomber scombrus for re-export processing. HTS 0303.54.00.00 applies.
IQF Gutted Chub Mackerel
IQF gutted Scomber japonicus without heads for Asian markets. Still 0303.54 as not fillet.
Frozen Mackerel for Bait
Whole frozen Scomber australasicus used as fishing bait, bulk packed. HTS 0303.54.00.00 regardless of end use.
Premium Sushi-Grade Frozen Mackerel
High-quality frozen whole Scomber japonicus, blast frozen at sea for sushi. HTS 0303.54.00.00.
Carton Frozen Atlantic Mackerel
20kg cardboard carton packed frozen Scomber scombrus whole. Standard HTS 0303.54.00.00.