Mackerel Cakes in Olive Oil

Prepared mackerel fish cakes preserved in olive oil, often seasoned with herbs. Under HTS 1604.20.15.00 for fish cakes in oil.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.13.10Same rate: 35%

If sardines or brisling instead of mackerel

Specific species like sardines have dedicated subheadings.

1604.20.20Same rate: 35%

If in airtight containers but not oil

Other packing mediums exclude 'in oil' classification.

2106.90.44Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If sold as ready-to-eat food preparations with minimal fish

End use as mixed food prep can shift to Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label with country of catch to comply with seafood import monitoring program (SIMP)

• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification by specifying retail-ready cans

• Confirm oil content exceeds 10% to justify 'in oil' subheading