Brined Chub Mackerel Fillets Tin from China
Fillets of chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) preserved in brine within retail-ready tins weighing 6.8 kg or less total. Classified under HTS 0305.39.40.00 for mackerel fillets dried, salted, or in brine (not smoked) in specified small containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use species-specific scientific names in commercial invoices to confirm mackerel classification
• Inspect for any smoking traces, as smoked products require different HTS codes and may face additional regulations
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims during customs clearance