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U.S. imports of frozen jack & horse mackerel (trachurus spp., excluding fillets, livers & roes) (HS 030355) totaled $584K in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Frozen Jack & Horse Mackerel (Trachurus spp., Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) paid $58K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $584K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Jack & Horse Mackerel (Trachurus spp., Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $584K in April 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $513K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataJack and horse mackerel of the genus Trachurus — including Chilean jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) and Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) — are classified separately from true Scomber mackerels, consolidating into a single 10-digit line (0303550000). These species are important inputs for fishmeal and fish oil production as well as for canned and frozen consumer products in European, Latin American, and Asian markets. The Chilean jack mackerel fishery in the Southeast Pacific is one of the largest pelagic fisheries by volume globally, and supply availability is closely tied to stock assessments issued by the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO).
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Jack and horse mackerels (Trachurus spp.) classify under 0303550000, while true mackerels (Scomber spp.) classify under 0303540000. The two genera are sometimes sold under similar trade names in different markets, but they are distinct HTS lines. Misclassification can result in incorrect duty assessment and potential penalties; species-level documentation from the supplier is the standard safeguard.
The South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation sets annual catch limits for Chilean jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi), the dominant species in this heading by volume. When SPRFMO reduces the total allowable catch in response to stock assessments, available frozen supply can tighten significantly mid-year. Importers with forward contracts should monitor SPRFMO annual meeting outcomes, typically published in the first quarter, to anticipate supply constraints.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORWAY | $269K | -- | -$269K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $127K | -- | -$127K |
| SPAIN | $89K | -- | -$89K |
| CHILE | $67K | -- | -$67K |
| PORTUGAL | $30K | -- | -$30K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303550000 | JACK&HORSE MACKEREL,FZ, EXCEPT FILLETS,LIVERS& ROE | $584K | 10.00% | $58K |
JACK&HORSE MACKEREL,FZ, EXCEPT FILLETS,LIVERS& ROE
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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $408K | -- | -$408K |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $131K | -- | -$131K |
| HOULTON, ME | $23K | -- | -$23K |