Pacific Mackerel Salt Pack 2kg Tray

Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus) lightly salted and brined in sealed 2kg plastic trays. This retail product is under HTS 0305.69.20.00 for mackerel in small immediate containers, salted but not dried/smoked, requiring cooking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.12Lower: 10% vs 40%

If herring mackerel hybrid or misidentified

Herring-specific codes in 1604; pure mackerel stays Chapter 3 unless prepared.

0305.41.00.00Same rate: 40%

If also smoked during process

Smoking excludes from pure salted/brined; Chapter note moves smoked fish to specific headings.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 40%

If processed into dehydrated pellets

Agglomerated pellets per chapter note go to 0309 or veg chapters if human-fit; excludes 0305.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain cold chain documentation (≤4°C) to prove preservation method is brining, not freezing

Declare as 'salted mackerel' explicitly; generic 'fish in brine' risks 0305.59 scrutiny

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