Escolar Fillets in Soy Sauce

Oilfish/escolar fillets preserved in soy sauce, whole pieces not minced. Classifies as other fish under HTS 1604.19.82.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China6%+35.0%41%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico6%+10.0%16%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada6%+10.0%16%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany6%+10.0%16%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 41%

If in specific airtight container sizes

Container size dictates statistical suffix within other fish.

0304.99Lower: 16% vs 41%

If fresh frozen fillets

Unpreserved escolar stays in Chapter 3.

2103.90Lower: 16.4% vs 41%

If soy sauce is primary component

Sauce preparations with fish as minor ingredient shift to Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Mandatory warning labels for escolar due to gempylotoxin causing digestive issues (FDA advisory)

• Document mercury testing results as high-risk species

• Ensure soy sauce not dominating to avoid Chapter 21 sauce classification