Frozen Mackerel for Bait

Whole frozen Scomber australasicus used as fishing bait, bulk packed. HTS 0303.54.00.00 regardless of end use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0511.99Lower: 11.1% vs 35%

If for industrial fish bait, dead

End use as non-edible animal products may shift to Chapter 5.

2309.90.28Lower: 23.9% vs 35%

If ground into meal for feed

Processed into feed ingredients.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare intended use if industrial; no food safety for bait; cheaper freight

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