Frozen Atlantic Horse Mackerel Fillets from Japan
Whole frozen Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) caught in the Northeast Atlantic, packed in blocks for bulk import. Classified under HTS 0303.55.00.00 as frozen jack and horse mackerel of Trachurus spp., excluding fillets of heading 0304. Not processed into flour, meal, or pellets suitable for human consumption per chapter notes.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Trachurus spp.) with certificates of origin and inspection reports to avoid misclassification
• Ensure product is whole or block-frozen, not filleted, to stay under 0303; provide blast-freezing records for compliance
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts; common pitfall is contamination claims leading to detention