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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containers exceed 6.8 kg
Larger immediate containers of mackerel fillets in brine fall under the statistical breakouts for heavier packaging in the same heading.
If not fillets but whole or headed mackerel
Non-filleted forms of salted or brined mackerel are classified under other fish subheadings excluding fillets.
If the fillets are smoked
Smoked fish fillets, including mackerel, transfer to heading 0305.51 regardless of container size.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify container net weight including contents does not exceed 6.8 kg to avoid reclassification to other subheadings
• Provide documentation confirming fillets are from mackerel species and processed only by drying, salting, or brining without smoking
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and proper labeling for preserved fish products
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