Commercial Mackerel in Soybean Oil from China
Preserved Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) in soybean oil, packaged in large 10 kg cans for institutional use. Meets HTS 1604.19.61.00 criteria as other fish (not tuna/salmon) whole or in pieces, in oil, bulk over 7 kg. Ideal for catering and processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include lot traceability and oil composition analysis to meet USDA/FSIS import requirements
• Avoid mixed species packs; declare exact fish type to prevent duty disputes
• Use food-grade containers certified for bulk oil-packed goods to dodge contamination rejections