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U.S. imports of jack & horse mackerel, fresh or chilled (HS 030245) totaled $393K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Jack & Horse Mackerel, Fresh or Chilled paid $39K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $393K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataJack mackerel and horse mackerel (genus Trachurus), distinct from true Scomber mackerel, are classified under heading 030245 with the US schedule providing three separate 10-digit lines: a general line (0302450000), a size-specific line for fish weighing 6.8 kg or less per scale (0302451100), and a residual NESOI line (0302455000). The weight-based subdivision makes accurate measurement and documentation at packing critical for correct classification. Japan and Mexico are the leading US suppliers, with Brazil and Ecuador also contributing. FDA admissibility review applies, and importers should confirm that commercial invoices specify both species and individual fish weight to support the correct tariff line.
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The 6.8 kg per-fish weight threshold under 0302451100 reflects a size-grade distinction that affects duty treatment. Importers must document individual fish weight — not total shipment weight — on commercial invoices and packing lists. Failure to specify per-fish weight can result in customs placing the shipment under the general or NESOI line, potentially at a different duty rate.
Jack and horse mackerel belong to the family Carangidae (genus Trachurus), while true mackerel are Scombridae (genus Scomber). Despite sharing the common name 'mackerel,' they are classified under different headings — 030245 versus 030244. Scientific name on the commercial invoice is the most reliable way to support correct classification and avoid reclassification at entry.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302455000 | JACK/HORSE MACKERL, FR/CH,EXC LVRS,ROS,FILTS,NESOI | $393K | 10.01% | $39K |
JACK/HORSE MACKERL, FR/CH,EXC LVRS,ROS,FILTS,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302450000 | JACK&HORSE MACKEREL FR/CH EXCEPT FILTS/LIVERS/ROES | $4K |
JACK&HORSE MACKEREL FR/CH EXCEPT FILTS/LIVERS/ROES
865 kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $136K | $4K | -$132K |
| Florida | $127K | -- | -$127K |
| New York | $49K | -- | -$49K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $129K | $4K | -$125K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $100K | -- | -$100K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $97K | -- | -$97K |