Salted Atlantic Mackerel Fillets in Brine from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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