HS Code 030354
6-digit classification for Mackerel (Scomber Scombrus,…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 : Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030391 to 030399 : Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus)
Also searched as: mackerel, Atlantic mackerel, Pacific mackerel, Spanish mackerel
Classification
How 030354 breaks down
Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304
Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus)
Short answer
What HS code 030354 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 030354 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber…; often searched as mackerel, Atlantic mackerel, Pacific mackerel. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 030354?
Buyers sourcing mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 030354 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
US import duty · China origin
US import duty for HS 030354
Published USITC HTS rates for mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber… (030354), aggregated at the 6-digit level. A research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line.
Base MFN rate
0%
From the US national tariff line under 030354.
Section 301 (China)
+25%
Covered lines under this code carry a Section 301 China surcharge.
Effective China-origin
≈25%
Base rate with applicable 301 surcharges — before MPF/HMF and any trade-action changes.
Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) + Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05 · rates change with trade actions — always confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before pricing a product. Other markets (EU/UK/CA/AU/SG) below.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 030354
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare China-origin duty evidence across supported markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 030354 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 0303
Other HS codes under 0303
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304". If 030354 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 030354: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 030354 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 030354 averages about 0%, and Section 301 China surcharges apply on covered lines (up to +25%), bringing the effective China-origin rate to roughly 25%. This is a research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line; verify on hts.usitc.gov.
What is HS code 030354?
HS code 030354 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 : Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 030391 to 030399 : Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus)". The first two digits (03) are the chapter — Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates — and digits 3-4 (0303) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 030354?
Common products classified under 030354 include mackerel, Atlantic mackerel, Pacific mackerel, Spanish mackerel and similar items matching mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 030354?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 030354 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (030354) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Is HSN code 030354 the same as HS code 030354?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 030354 covers the same "mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber…" scope; India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.
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