Spanish Mackerel Lightly Salted Brine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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