Oil-Packed King Mackerel in Cans
Canned king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) fillets packed in olive oil, ready for retail consumption. Falls under HTS 1604.15.00.00 as preserved mackerel in pieces, not minced, aligning with Chapter 16 for heat-processed fish products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 3% | +35.0% | 38% |
| š²š½Mexico | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
| šØš¦Canada | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
| š©šŖGermany | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
| šÆšµJapan | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in retail glass jars under 170g
Small retail glass packaging for other preserved fish like mackerel shifts to 1604.16 statistical suffixes, not the general mackerel heading.
If fresh or chilled whole mackerel
Unprocessed fresh/chilled mackerel stays in Chapter 3; preservation via canning moves it to Chapter 16.
If pickled without heat processing
Acid-pickled fish without thermal preservation may classify under Chapter 20 as vinegar pickles, not Chapter 16 prepared fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Provide commercial invoice detailing net weight, oil type, and mackerel species to match HTS description
ā¢ Comply with country-specific mercury advisories and include lot traceability for recalls
ā¢ Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'tuna' which triggers different subheadings and duties
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