Brined Chub Mackerel Fillets Tin
Fillets of chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) preserved in brine within retail-ready tins weighing 6.8 kg or less total. Classified under HTS 0305.39.40.00 for mackerel fillets dried, salted, or in brine (not smoked) in specified small containers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked or further processed before packing
Prepared or preserved mackerel (beyond just brine/salt) moves to Chapter 16 for cooked fish products.
If fresh or frozen rather than salted/brined
Fresh or frozen mackerel fillets are classified in Chapter 3 headings for unfrozen/unpreserved fish.
If other fish species fillets in similar small containers
Same container specs apply to non-mackerel fillets under adjacent subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use species-specific scientific names in commercial invoices to confirm mackerel classification
• Inspect for any smoking traces, as smoked products require different HTS codes and may face additional regulations
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims during customs clearance
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Dried and salted fillets of Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) packed in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less with brine. This product falls under HTS 0305.39.40.00 as it consists of mackerel fillets that are dried, salted, or in brine but not smoked, meeting the specific container weight requirement.
Dried Salted King Mackerel Fillets Jar
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Pacific Mackerel Fillets in Brine Pouch
Skin-on fillets of Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus) immersed in brine within vacuum-sealed pouches totaling 6.8 kg or less per unit. Falls under HTS 0305.39.40.00 as other mackerel fillets preserved without smoking in qualifying containers.
Horse Mackerel Salted Fillet Packs
Salted fillets from horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), dried for preservation and packed in plastic trays with brine under 6.8 kg total weight. HTS 0305.39.40.00 applies to these non-smoked mackerel-type fillets in small immediate containers.