Spanish Mackerel Lightly Salted Brine from China
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.
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
• Differentiate from king mackerel with DNA testing if needed for species-specific rules
• Maintain cold chain (below 4°C) post-brining to comply with seafood safety standards
• Avoid misdeclaring as 'pickled' which implies vinegar and shifts classification