Salted Atlantic Mackerel Fillets in Brine

Dried and salted fillets of Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) packed in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less with brine. This product falls under HTS 0305.39.40.00 as it consists of mackerel fillets that are dried, salted, or in brine but not smoked, meeting the specific container weight requirement.

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.

0305.39.20.00Lower: 39% vs 40%

If containers exceed 6.8 kg

Larger immediate containers of mackerel fillets in brine fall under the statistical breakouts for heavier packaging in the same heading.

0304.89.50Lower: 35% vs 40%

If not fillets but whole or headed mackerel

Non-filleted forms of salted or brined mackerel are classified under other fish subheadings excluding fillets.

0305.51.00.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If the fillets are smoked

Smoked fish fillets, including mackerel, transfer to heading 0305.51 regardless of container size.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify container net weight including contents does not exceed 6.8 kg to avoid reclassification to other subheadings

Provide documentation confirming fillets are from mackerel species and processed only by drying, salting, or brining without smoking

Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and proper labeling for preserved fish products