Smoked Chub Mackerel in Pouch from Germany
Whole smoked chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) in flexible retort pouches, shelf-stable. Classified in HTS 1604.15.00.00 as preserved mackerel not minced, per subheading note species match.
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
• Provide smoking process validation to confirm preservation, avoiding fresh fish classification
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and origin traceability
• Flexible packaging requires accurate tare weight declarations