Horse Mackerel Salted Fillet Packs

Salted fillets from horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), dried for preservation and packed in plastic trays with brine under 6.8 kg total weight. HTS 0305.39.40.00 applies to these non-smoked mackerel-type fillets in small immediate containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

0305Same rate: 40%

If similar container specs but for hake fillets

Heading structure provides parallel subheadings for other specific fish species like hake.

0307.49.01Lower: 35% vs 40%

If sold as fillets but in bulk without immediate containers

Unpackaged or bulk-preserved fish fillets fall under heading 0307 for miscellaneous preserved fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use taxonomic verification for horse mackerel to distinguish from other 'mackerel' under the heading

Avoid mixed-species packs, as they may require classification under 'other' rather than specific mackerel

Prepare for salinity testing if customs questions drying vs. brining extent