Chub Mackerel in Brine Pouch 500g
Chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) packed in brine within flexible 500g retail pouches. This product is salted fish in brine under HTS 0305.69.20.00, mackerel subcategory, immediate container ≤6.8 kg, not intended for direct consumption per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If disputed as non-mackerel species
Strict species definition for 0305.69; ambiguous identification defaults to 'other' fish in 0305.59.
If dried in addition to salting
Drying process excludes from 0305.4x brined-only; dried/salted combos use 0305.41-0305.59 differently.
If sold as a retail-ready product set with sauce
If packaged for retail with additives making it consumer-ready, it becomes a prepared set under Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with full species name and 'keep refrigerated' to affirm unfit for immediate consumption status
• Submit catch certificates if from regulated fisheries; track chain of custody for traceability
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