Atlantic Mackerel in Brine
Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) preserved in brine without drying or smoking, packed in bulk barrels for food service use. This falls under HTS 0305.69.30.00 as salted or brined mackerel, distinct from dried, smoked, or offal products. It is not fit for human consumption as flour, meal, or pellets per chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically mackerel, such as herring or sardines
Other salted or brined fish excluding mackerel, jack, and caviar fall under the broader 0305.59 category.
If frozen rather than brined
Frozen fillets of mackerel are classified under 0304 based on state of preservation, not salting.
If from specific species like Spanish mackerel
Certain mackerel species may align with subheadings for jack or related fish under statistical breaks.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific names on documentation to confirm mackerel classification and avoid misclassification as other fish
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of analysis for salinity levels to prove brined state
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient brine concentration documentation, which could lead to reclassification as fresh fish under 0302
Related Products under HTS 0305.69.30.00
Chub Mackerel Salted in Brine
Chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) lightly salted and stored in brine, typically used in Asian cuisine preparations. Classified under HTS 0305.69.30.00 for other mackerel that is salted or in brine but not dried or smoked. Excludes processed forms like flours or pellets unfit for direct brining classification.
Spanish Mackerel Lightly Salted Brine
Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus spp.) lightly salted and immersed in brine for preservation, destined for further processing. Under HTS 0305.69.30.00 as other mackerel not dried, smoked, or converted to chapter-noted pellets.
Jack Mackerel in Heavy Brine
Jack mackerel (Trachurus spp.) preserved in heavy brine solution for long-term storage, common in commercial fishing exports. This product matches HTS 0305.69.30.00 as other mackerel salted or in brine, excluding smoked or dried forms and chapter-defined pellets.
Pacific Mackerel Salted Brine Pack
Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus) heads-off, salted, and packed in brine drums for wholesale. Fits HTS 0305.69.30.00 precisely as other non-dried, non-smoked mackerel in brine, per chapter exclusions for flours and pellets.
Horse Mackerel in Brine Barrels
Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) cleaned and placed in brine-filled barrels, not subjected to drying or smoking. Classified in HTS 0305.69.30.00 for other mackerel types in this preservation state, adhering to chapter pellet definitions exclusion.
Bullet Mackerel Brined Whole
Bullet mackerel (Auxis spp.) whole fish brined for export, ungutted and unsalted beyond brine preservation. Matches HTS 0305.69.30.00 for other mackerel in brine, not fitting smoked, dried, or pellet criteria.