Frozen Pacific Saury

Whole frozen Pacific saury (Cololabis saira) under HTS 0303.59.00.00 as listed species of frozen fish excluding fillets. Major Japanese export canned after import processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0303.51.00.00Same rate: 35%

If herrings, sardines, or anchovies

Small pelagic species have dedicated subheadings separate from saury.

2008.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If cooked or preserved after freezing

Prepared fruit/vegetable/nut preparations include certain cooked fish products.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If processed into fish meal for feed

Surplus or low-quality frozen fish often processed into animal feed under Chapter 23.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Time imports with Pacific saury fishing seasons (Aug-Nov) for best pricing and quality

β€’ Ensure proper glazing (ice coating) meets minimum weight requirements for frozen fish

β€’ Japanese saury may require additional phytosanitary certificates beyond standard FDA docs