Smoked Atlantic Mackerel Fillets from Japan
Thinly sliced and smoked fillets from Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), preserved through cold-smoking without cooking. This product falls under HTS 0305.49.20.00 as smoked mackerel, distinct from fresh or frozen fish, and not classified as offal or unfit for human consumption.
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 smoking process documentation to confirm it's smoked fish under Chapter 3, not cooked products which may shift to heading 1604
• Include certificates of origin and ensure no added preservatives that could reclassify as prepared foodstuffs
• Label clearly as 'smoked mackerel' to prevent pitfalls with FDA seafood import requirements and statistical notes on shrimp