Bulk Frozen Horse Mackerel for Canning
Frozen whole horse mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) in 20kg blocks, sourced from Peruvian waters for further processing into canned products. HTS 0303.55.00.00 applies to frozen Trachurus spp. excluding fillets, flours, or human-fit pellets per chapter provisions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled jack and horse mackerel of Trachurus spp. are under 0302, differentiated by preservation state.
If smoked or canned post-import
Post-import preparation moves it to Chapter 16 for preserved fish, not raw frozen imports.
If actually Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
Misidentified species shifts to 0303.53 for other mackerel types, based on precise Trachurus classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include catch certificates to trace origin, especially for sustainability claims or IUU fishing regulations
• Label packages clearly as 'frozen whole jack mackerel' to prevent confusion with fillet codes during inspection
Related Products under HTS 0303.55.00.00
Frozen Atlantic Horse Mackerel Fillets
Whole frozen Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) caught in the Northeast Atlantic, packed in blocks for bulk import. Classified under HTS 0303.55.00.00 as frozen jack and horse mackerel of Trachurus spp., excluding fillets of heading 0304. Not processed into flour, meal, or pellets suitable for human consumption per chapter notes.
Frozen Pacific Jack Mackerel Blocks
IQF blocks of Pacific jack mackerel (Trachurus symmetricus) from the Eastern Pacific, used in fishmeal production or direct thawing. Falls under HTS 0303.55.00.00 for frozen Trachurus spp., not fillets or processed meals per heading exclusions and chapter notes.
Frozen Trachurus Mackerel Cargo Packs
Large cargo packs of frozen Trachurus capensis horse mackerel from South Africa, destined for fish processing plants. HTS 0303.55.00.00 covers these frozen whole fish, excluding offal or processed forms noted in chapter.
IQF Frozen Jack Mackerel Whole
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whole jack mackerel (Trachurus declivis), skin-on and head-on, for retail or foodservice. Classified in HTS 0303.55.00.00 as frozen Trachurus spp., not other fish meat or pellets fit for human consumption.
Glazed Frozen Horse Mackerel
Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) frozen with 10% ice glaze to prevent freezer burn, packed in master cartons. Fits HTS 0303.55.00.00 for frozen jack/horse mackerel, whole form, not pellets or fillets.