Tomato-Sauced Spanish Mackerel Fillets
Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) fillets cooked and packed in tomato sauce, in metal tins. This prepared product matches HTS 1604.15.00.00 for mackerel whole or in pieces, preserved by heat and sauce.
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 stuffed and cooked as patties
Formed/stuffed fish preparations exceed 'whole or pieces' in 1604.15, moving to other prepared fish.
If raw fillets, flash-frozen
Frozen raw mackerel fillets stay in Chapter 3; cooking/preservation essential for Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Declare sauce composition separately if over 50% by weight to check for composite goods rulings
ā¢ Ensure pH testing for low-acid canning compliance with FDA processes
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