Chilled Pacific Mackerel (Scomber japonicus)
Whole chilled Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus), head on, gutted or ungutted, suitable for immediate processing or sale. Classified under HTS 0302.44.00.00 as it matches the exact species in the mackerel subheading for fresh or chilled fish. Commonly used in sushi markets and fresh seafood displays.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Heading 0303 covers frozen whole mackerel of listed species, changing the chapter structure.
If hake or similar but misidentified
Different species like hake fall under separate subheadings within 0302 for other fresh/chilled fish.
If processed into pellets fit for human consumption
Per chapter notes, flours, meals, or pellets for human consumption go to heading 0309, not 0305-0308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit FDA prior notice at least 2 hours before arrival with temperature logs confirming chilled state below 4°C
• Label shipments clearly with species name and HTS code to facilitate smooth CBP examination
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient ice/packing documentation leading to duty disputes or rejection
Related Products under HTS 0302.44.00.00
Fresh Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
Whole fresh or chilled Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), ungutted or gutted, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. This product falls under HTS 0302.44.00.00 as it is specifically named in the heading for fresh or chilled mackerel of the listed species. It is typically imported for human consumption in retail or food service markets.
Fresh Australian Mackerel (Scomber australasicus)
Whole fresh Australian mackerel (Scomber australasicus) caught in southern waters, delivered on ice for maximum freshness. This specific species is explicitly included in HTS 0302.44.00.00 for fresh or chilled mackerel, excluding processed forms. Ideal for grilling or sashimi preparation.
Iced Whole Chub Mackerel (Scomber japonicus)
Whole chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) packed in ice for air freight, maintaining chilled condition. Specifically covered by HTS 0302.44.00.00 for the named mackerel species in fresh or chilled form. Widely imported for canning industry or direct retail.
Fresh Scomber Mackerel for Sushi
Premium whole fresh mackerel (Scomber spp.) specially handled for sushi-grade quality, super-chilled. HTS 0302.44.00.00 applies to these exact species when fresh or chilled, excluding further processed meat. High demand in Japanese import markets.
Chilled Boston Mackerel Whole
Whole chilled Boston mackerel, regional name for Scomber scombrus, packed in Styrofoam boxes with gel packs. Directly matches HTS 0302.44.00.00 criteria for fresh/chilled named mackerel species. Common in Northeast U.S. ethnic markets.
Gutted Chilled Mackerel Whole Fish
Head-off, gutted whole mackerel (Scomber scombrus or japonicus) chilled on ice, ready for filleting. Falls precisely under HTS 0302.44.00.00 as fresh/chilled whole mackerel excluding fillets or offal. Popular in European and Asian wholesale fish markets.