Fresh Chilled Mediterranean Horse Mackerel
Fresh or chilled Trachurus mediterraneus from Mediterranean fisheries, imported whole for European-style markets. HTS 0302.45.5000 covers this as 'other' jack and horse mackerel, fresh/chilled, excluding any filleted or processed forms per heading 0304 exclusion.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If swordfish (Xiphias gladius) misclassified
Swordfish has dedicated subheading 0303.55 when frozen, separate from mackerel.
If bonito (Sarda spp.)
Bonitos are classified under 0302.43, a different species group.
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• Register with FDA as seafood importer and maintain foreign supplier verification program
• For air freight, ensure transit time under 24 hours to retain 'fresh' status
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