Salted Mackerel in Tin

Whole mackerel salted in brine-packed tins weighing with contents ≤6.8 kg, excluding drying or smoking processes. Corresponds to HTS 0305.69.50.01 for other small-container salted or brined fish, not offal and per chapter pellet notes.

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.

0305.69.40.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If larger bulk containers

Subheading splits purely by immediate container size over/under 6.8 kg.

0304.61Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fillets fresh or chilled

Fresh/chilled fillets precede preservation headings in Chapter 3 sequence.

1604.14Lower: 16% vs 35%

If canned in oil or tomato sauce

Commercial canning with extras classifies as preserved, not mere brining.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify mackerel species (e.g

Scomber scombrus) to rule out endangered listings

Gross weight declaration must include tin/brine; net fish weight secondary

Partner with accredited labs for salt content verification pre-shipment