Frigate Mackerel Salted in Brine

Frigate mackerel (Auxis thazard) salted and packed in brine totes for industrial use. HTS 0305.69.30.00 applies to this other mackerel preservation method, distinct from headings 0305-0308 exclusions for human-fit flours.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.82Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen other mackerel

Frozen meat excludes fillets for mackerel types.

0307.91.03Same rate: 35%

If livers or roe only

Specific fish parts like livers in brine under 0307.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Cross-check with FAO species catalog for Auxis confirmation

Include brine composition analysis (NaCl percentage)

Related Products under HTS 0305.69.30.00

Atlantic Mackerel in Brine

Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) preserved in brine without drying or smoking, packed in bulk barrels for food service use. This falls under HTS 0305.69.30.00 as salted or brined mackerel, distinct from dried, smoked, or offal products. It is not fit for human consumption as flour, meal, or pellets per chapter notes.

Chub Mackerel Salted in Brine

Chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) lightly salted and stored in brine, typically used in Asian cuisine preparations. Classified under HTS 0305.69.30.00 for other mackerel that is salted or in brine but not dried or smoked. Excludes processed forms like flours or pellets unfit for direct brining classification.

Spanish Mackerel Lightly Salted Brine

Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus spp.) lightly salted and immersed in brine for preservation, destined for further processing. Under HTS 0305.69.30.00 as other mackerel not dried, smoked, or converted to chapter-noted pellets.

Jack Mackerel in Heavy Brine

Jack mackerel (Trachurus spp.) preserved in heavy brine solution for long-term storage, common in commercial fishing exports. This product matches HTS 0305.69.30.00 as other mackerel salted or in brine, excluding smoked or dried forms and chapter-defined pellets.

Pacific Mackerel Salted Brine Pack

Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus) heads-off, salted, and packed in brine drums for wholesale. Fits HTS 0305.69.30.00 precisely as other non-dried, non-smoked mackerel in brine, per chapter exclusions for flours and pellets.

Horse Mackerel in Brine Barrels

Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) cleaned and placed in brine-filled barrels, not subjected to drying or smoking. Classified in HTS 0305.69.30.00 for other mackerel types in this preservation state, adhering to chapter pellet definitions exclusion.