Smoked Atlantic Mackerel Fillets from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify smoking process documentation to confirm it's smoked fish under Chapter 3, not cooked products which may shift to heading 1604
• Include certificates of origin and ensure no added preservatives that could reclassify as prepared foodstuffs
• Label clearly as 'smoked mackerel' to prevent pitfalls with FDA seafood import requirements and statistical notes on shrimp