Smoked Spanish Mackerel Loins from China
Boneless loins from Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) lightly smoked for export markets. Under HTS 0305.49.20.00 for smoked mackerel other than offal, ensuring it's not a set or further processed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'smoked, not cooked' to differentiate from Chapter 16
• Check for anti-dumping duties on specific mackerel origins
• Avoid retail packaging that might imply 'prepared for retail' under different rules