Cold-Smoked Chub Mackerel Steaks from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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