0305.69.20.00/Canned Atlantic Mackerel in Brine/Japan

Canned Atlantic Mackerel in Brine from Japan

Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) preserved in brine and packed in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less, such as 400g tins. This falls under HTS 0305.69.20.00 as salted or brined fish, not dried or smoked, specifically mackerel in small retail containers. It is unfit for direct human consumption without cooking, distinguishing it from heading 0309 products.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Verify container net weight including contents does not exceed 6.8 kg to qualify for this subheading; heavier packs fall under 0305.69.40

• Provide commercial invoice detailing species (e.g

• Scomber scombrus), brine composition, and country of catch; include FDA prior notice for seafood

• Check for section 609 restrictions if from certain countries, even though primarily for shrimp; avoid misclassification as smoked products in 0305.41

Canned Atlantic Mackerel in Brine from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0305.69.20.00