Smoked Mackerel Fillets in Oil

Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) fillets that are hot-smoked, skinned, and vacuum-packed in olive oil pouches. Classified under HTS 1604.20.60 as prepared or preserved fish not specifically covered by prior subheadings for tuna, salmon, etc.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If explicitlyjack mackerel (Trachurus spp.)

Subheading 1604.19 covers mackerel preparations, pulling from 'other' if species matches.

0303.83.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen whole or in bulk without smoking

Unprepared frozen mackerel is Chapter 3; preparation like smoking moves to 16.

1604.11.40Same rate: 35%

If sold as a set with salmon elements

Mixtures with salmon trigger salmon subheadings over generic 'other' fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include smoking temperature logs and oil type in entry docs to prove 'prepared' status under Chapter 16

• Ensure FDA prior notice and facility registration for smoked fish to meet seafood HACCP rules

• Avoid misclassification as fresh by detailing heat treatment; common pitfall leads to reclassification