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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing fish offal like heads or guts
Edible offal of jack and horse mackerel is classified under subheadings 0303.91-0303.99, separate from whole fish.
If eviscerated but not filleted
Livers and roes of Trachurus spp. go to 0305, distinguishing from whole frozen bodies in 0303.
If further processed into animal feed pellets
Pellets unfit for human consumption, as defined in chapter notes, fall under Chapter 23 for animal feeds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use commercial invoices specifying Trachurus symmetricus and frozen weight at import to match statistical reporting
• Avoid reclassification by confirming no filleting; provide photos or affidavits if CBP questions processing level
• Watch for antidumping duties on certain mackerel origins; check USTR lists and file prior notice via FDA PARS
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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 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.
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.
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.