Tomato-Sauced Spanish Mackerel Fillets from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare sauce composition separately if over 50% by weight to check for composite goods rulings
• Ensure pH testing for low-acid canning compliance with FDA processes