Jack Mackerel in Heavy Brine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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