Canned Jack Mackerel in Water

Horse mackerel or jack mackerel pieces in water, airtight canned, prepared and preserved without oil or mincing. Fits HTS 1604.19.22.00 for other non-yellowtail fish in airtight, non-oil containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+35.0%39%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪Germany4%+10.0%14%
🇯🇵Japan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.13Lower: 13.1% vs 39%

If packed in oil

Water-packed becomes oil-packed if oil is primary medium, moving to 1604.13 subheading.

0304.82Lower: 10% vs 39%

If frozen, unprepared

Frozen unprepared jack mackerel stays in Chapter 3 under fresh/frozen fish.

1605Lower: 10% vs 39%

If containing crustaceans

Mixed seafood with shrimp or similar shifts to 1605 for other prepared aquatic invertebrates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify low-sodium water packing for health claims and ensure drain weight compliance

Document species as 'jack mackerel' distinctly from true mackerel to avoid tariff shifts

Prepare for mercury testing requirements on pelagic species imports

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