Frozen Spanish Mackerel Blocks from Japan
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.
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
• Use calibrated thermometers for entry temp verification; segregate from shrimp imports due to section 609 notes; inspect for block integrity to prevent damage claims