Dried Atlantic Mackerel from China
Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) dried whole or split, often salted, used in Japanese cuisine. Classified in HTS 0305.54.00.00 as dried mackerel species, not smoked.
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
• Confirm drying via weight loss documentation; pitfalls with semi-dried mistaken for fresh
• Exact species ID (Scomber scombrus) required for this subheading
• Ensure no binders added, as that would make 'pellets' per chapter note