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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containers weigh over 6.8 kg each
Heavier immediate containers for the same mackerel fillets use different statistical suffixes.
If sold as retail-ready with added seasonings
Mackerel prepared with sauces or seasonings beyond plain brine enters Chapter 16 prepared foods.
If not dried/salted/brined but simply frozen after filleting
Frozen fillets without preservative processing classify under other preserved fish headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm pouch integrity and weight at packing to stay within the 6.8 kg statistical threshold
• Include processing certificates proving no cooking or smoking occurred
• Be aware of antidumping duties that may apply to certain mackerel species from specific countries
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Salted Atlantic Mackerel Fillets in Brine
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.
Brined Chub Mackerel Fillets Tin
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Dried Salted King Mackerel Fillets Jar
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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.