Jack Mackerel in Heavy Brine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test and document brine salinity (typically >10% salt) to substantiate classification away from fresh fish
• Comply with USDA/APHIS import permits if from regions with disease risks for marine species