Pacific Mackerel Fillets in Brine Pouch

Skin-on fillets of Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus) immersed in brine within vacuum-sealed pouches totaling 6.8 kg or less per unit. Falls under HTS 0305.39.40.00 as other mackerel fillets preserved without smoking in qualifying 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.

0305.39Same rate: 40%

If containers weigh over 6.8 kg each

Heavier immediate containers for the same mackerel fillets use different statistical suffixes.

1604.16.40.00Same rate: 40%

If sold as retail-ready with added seasonings

Mackerel prepared with sauces or seasonings beyond plain brine enters Chapter 16 prepared foods.

0306.17.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If not dried/salted/brined but simply frozen after filleting

Frozen fillets without preservative processing classify under other preserved fish headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm pouch integrity and weight at packing to stay within the 6.8 kg statistical threshold

Include processing certificates proving no cooking or smoking occurred

Be aware of antidumping duties that may apply to certain mackerel species from specific countries