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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If livers or roe separated
Edible offal like livers or roe from mackerel classify under 0302.91-0302.99 subheadings.
If skinned and filleted post-gutting
Any fillets derived from whole mackerel shift to heading 0304 for fish fillets.
If blast-frozen after gutting
Frozen gutted whole fish remains under frozen heading 0303.44 mirroring fresh structure.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document gutting process to confirm it remains 'whole fish' not qualifying as parts under 0302.91+
• Comply with HACCP plans for seafood imports, including pathogen testing results
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