Salted Dried Jack Mackerel from Mexico
Jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.) salted and sun-dried, common in Southeast Asian markets. HTS 0305.54.00.00 covers these dried, salted species explicitly.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Test for salt content >10% to qualify as salted; otherwise, may be fresh
• Origin certificates to verify species and processing
• Avoid bulk brine shipments mislabeled as dried