Cold-Smoked Norwegian Mackerel Fillets from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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