U.S. imports of fresh or chilled jack & horse mackerel (HS 030245) totaled $316K in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Jack & Horse Mackerel paid $36K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 11.55% of the $316K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Jack & Horse Mackerel imports of $316K in August 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $378K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataJack mackerel (Trachurus spp.) and related carangid species are classified separately from true mackerel (Scomber spp.) despite the shared common name, a distinction that matters at the tariff line level. The US schedule subdivides this heading by scale weight — fish at or below 6.8 kg (0302451100) versus larger or otherwise unspecified fish (0302455000) — alongside a general line (0302450000). Japan and Mexico lead US supply, with Brazil and Ecuador also contributing from Pacific and Atlantic carangid fisheries. Fresh product is used in food service and ethnic retail markets where horse mackerel is a familiar species.
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80 shipments/mo
The 6.8 kg (15 lb) breakpoint in HTS lines 0302451100 and 0302455000 reflects a size-based duty differentiation that has historically aligned with commercial grade distinctions — smaller fish typically destined for food-service or retail, larger fish for processing or bait. Importers must weigh representative samples and declare the correct line, as misclassification between size brackets can result in duty underpayment.
True mackerel (Scomber spp.) falls under HTS 0302440000, while jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp. and related carangids) fall under 030245. The species belong to different families — Scombridae versus Carangidae — so commercial invoices and catch certificates should specify the scientific genus and species. When documentation is ambiguous, CBP may request laboratory species identification.
Subheading 20 of 44 in heading 0302
Subheading 030245 · $316K of $241.8M
ImportsExports
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$316KYoY · free account
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—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.1M of Fresh or Chilled Jack & Horse Mackerel.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302455000 | Jack/Horse Mackerl, Fr/Ch,Exc Lvrs,Ros,Filts,NESOI | $316K | 11.55% | 94.34% | $36K |
Imports · August 2026
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Japan and Ecuador together supply 74% of it. China pays 30.1% duty; Panama 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
5.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.55% of total import value.