Smoked Chub Mackerel in Pouch from Japan
Whole smoked chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) in flexible retort pouches, shelf-stable. Classified in HTS 1604.15.00.00 as preserved mackerel not minced, per subheading note species match.
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
• Provide smoking process validation to confirm preservation, avoiding fresh fish classification
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and origin traceability
• Flexible packaging requires accurate tare weight declarations