Hot-Smoked King Mackerel Whole from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab tests confirming no cooking beyond smoking to stay in 0305; overcooking risks reclassification
• Comply with section 609 provisions if any shrimp contamination risk, though primarily for shrimp products
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging documentation to avoid bulk classification issues at entry