Spanish Mackerel Brined in Tin 425g from China
Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) preserved in brine in 425g metal tins for retail sale. Fits HTS 0305.69.20.00 as other mackerel, salted or in brine, small container size, excluding flours/pellets or human-ready products per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis if additives in brine exceed standard salt to prevent duty disputes
• Customs may require proof of 'not dried' via moisture content tests
• Avoid overages in declared weights; precise tare/net weights prevent penalties