Frozen Frigate Mackerel from Japan
Whole frozen frigate mackerel (Auxis thazard) classified under HTS 0303.59.00.00 as other frozen fish of listed species. Common in tropical fisheries for both human consumption and bait.
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
• Ensure proper evisceration and washing procedures to meet sanitary import standards
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging for palletized frozen fish shipments
• Verify HTS classification with customs broker as mackerel species can overlap headings