Cold-Smoked Norwegian Mackerel Fillets from China
Boneless fillets of Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) cold-smoked in Norway for subtle flavor. HTS 0305.49.4045 covers this as 'other' smoked fish, not offal or headed/gutted specifics. Popular in European-style seafood platters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Declare exact smoking method and species to avoid confusion with fresh mackerel under 0302/0303
• Comply with EU-Norway trade docs if transshipped, and test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines
• Avoid bulk packing that mimics industrial feed; retail intent keeps it in 0305