Salted Mackerel in Tin from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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