Oil-Packed King Mackerel in Cans from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoice detailing net weight, oil type, and mackerel species to match HTS description
• Comply with country-specific mercury advisories and include lot traceability for recalls
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'tuna' which triggers different subheadings and duties