Salted Mackerel in Tin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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