Cockle and Mackerel Pilaf

Ready-to-eat pilaf with cockles, mackerel pieces, onions, and spices in pouches. As a prepared meal with molluscs (cockles) and fish meat (mackerel), it fits HTS 1605.59.05.00. Convenient microwave meal.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1006.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If rice preparations exceeding seafood

Rice in bulk or primary classifies under cereals.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If smoked or oil-packed fish heavy

Mackerel-specific preserved forms have dedicated codes.

2008.97Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If mixed veg/fruit with seafood

Other veg mixtures capture diluted seafood content.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pouch integrity tests prevent leakage claims

Regional origin rules for mackerel species ID

Nutrition labeling must match US formats

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