Cold-Smoked Chub Mackerel Steaks
Thick-cut steaks from chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) cold-smoked for subtle flavor preservation. This fits HTS 0305.49.20.00 as 'other' smoked mackerel, not flours, meals, or pellets per chapter exclusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh whole
Fresh whole mackerel is classified in heading 0302 for fresh or chilled fish.
If salted or in brine post-smoking
Additional brining after smoking may use other preservation subheadings in 0305.
If made into unfit pellets
Pellets unfit for human consumption per chapter note shift to Chapter 7 vegetables, but rare for mackerel.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Retain smoking temperature logs to prove cold-smoking, preventing shift to cooked fish categories
• Ensure HACCP plans for smoked fish to meet FDA import alerts and avoid detention
• Declare exact mackerel species to match statistical reporting requirements
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Smoked Atlantic Mackerel Fillets
Thinly sliced and smoked fillets from Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), preserved through cold-smoking without cooking. This product falls under HTS 0305.49.20.00 as smoked mackerel, distinct from fresh or frozen fish, and not classified as offal or unfit for human consumption.
Hot-Smoked King Mackerel Whole
Whole king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) hot-smoked to preserve flavor and texture, often sold ready-to-eat. Classified under HTS 0305.49.20.00 specifically for smoked mackerel, excluding offal or pellets unfit for human consumption per chapter notes.
Smoked Spanish Mackerel Loins
Boneless loins from Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) lightly smoked for export markets. Under HTS 0305.49.20.00 for smoked mackerel other than offal, ensuring it's not a set or further processed.
Kiln-Smoked Pacific Mackerel
Whole Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus) kiln-smoked traditionally, preserved without brine. Classified in HTS 0305.49.20.00 as other smoked mackerel, adhering to chapter notes excluding human-fit pellets.
Smoked Jack Mackerel Fillets
Skin-on fillets of jack mackerel (Trachurus spp.) smoked for shelf stability. This product is under HTS 0305.49.20.00 for mackerel smoked fish, not dried or brined alternatives.
Oak-Smoked Horse Mackerel
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