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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled mackerel (HS 030244) totaled $371K in July 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Mackerel paid $28K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $277K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Mackerel imports of $371K in July 2026 ran 125% above the year-to-date monthly average of $165K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAtlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) and Pacific mackerel (S. japonicus) are oily, fast-spoiling pelagic fish that require tight cold-chain management from catch to US port of entry. Norway dominates US supply under this heading, a function of the Northeast Atlantic's large mackerel stock and Norway's highly efficient pelagic fishing fleet. Japan is a secondary source, supplying Pacific mackerel varieties. Fresh mackerel serves both food-service and bait markets, and its high omega-3 content supports growing demand in health-oriented retail channels. FDA prior notice is required for all seafood imports.
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17 shipments/mo
Norway holds one of the largest national quotas for Northeast Atlantic mackerel under the trilateral management arrangement among Norway, the EU, and Iceland. Its fleet is equipped with refrigerated seawater (RSW) tanks that preserve quality during transit, and Norwegian exporters have well-established logistics corridors to US ports, giving them a structural advantage over more distant suppliers.
Mackerel's high fat content accelerates histamine formation if temperature control lapses, creating both a food-safety risk (scombroid poisoning) and an FDA admissibility issue. Importers mitigate this by requiring continuous temperature logging from vessel hold through air or sea freight, pre-filing FDA prior notice to enable rapid port clearance, and working with carriers that specialize in perishable seafood logistics.
Subheading 19 of 44 in heading 0302
Subheading 030244 · $371K of $219.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$371KYoY · Pro
Exports
$245KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Norway and Japan together supply 94% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
25.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.51%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302440000 | Mackerel, Fr/Ch, Except Fillets, Livers and Roes | $371K | 7.51% | 74.68% | $28K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302440000 | Mackerel, Fr/Ch, Except Fillets, Livers and Roes | $245K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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