Smoked Mackerel Fillets in Oil from Germany
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.
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
• 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