0305.49.20.00/Smoked Spanish Mackerel Loins/Japan

Smoked Spanish Mackerel Loins from Japan

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 — 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%

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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