Smoked Spanish Mackerel Loins from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'smoked, not cooked' to differentiate from Chapter 16
• Check for anti-dumping duties on specific mackerel origins
• Avoid retail packaging that might imply 'prepared for retail' under different rules