Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Mackerel, Not Minced (HS 160415) totaled $6.5M in August 2026, imported from 33 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Mackerel, Not Minced paid $865K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Mackerel, Not Minced imports of $6.5M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPreserved mackerel — canned, smoked, or otherwise prepared — is classified entirely within a single 10-digit line (1604150000), making species-level and pack-style distinctions irrelevant for duty purposes but still critical for FDA labeling compliance. Thailand leads US imports under this heading, with Poland, Vietnam, Chile, and Japan also supplying the market, reflecting both Atlantic and Pacific mackerel processing industries. Mackerel's high oil content makes it a popular and cost-effective canned protein, widely used in foodservice and retail, but that same oil content requires careful HACCP temperature controls during processing and transit. All imported prepared mackerel is subject to FDA seafood HACCP oversight; importers should ensure foreign establishments are registered with FDA.
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213 import shipments a month
The primary risk is misidentification of the species as something other than mackerel — for example, confusing mackerel with related species like jack or scad, which would fall under different headings. Importers should obtain species-specific documentation (scientific name, catch certificate, or processor's product specification) to defend the classification if CBP requests verification.
Importers must ensure the foreign processing facility has a documented seafood HACCP plan and is registered with FDA. Prior Notice of imported food shipments must be filed electronically before arrival. Given mackerel's high fat content, HACCP plans should specifically address histamine (scombrotoxin) control, which FDA scrutinizes closely for this species family. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered importer of record to confirm all admissibility requirements are met.
Subheading 6 of 12 in heading 1604
Subheading 160415 · $6.5M of $209.3M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604150000 | Mackerel, Prepared or Preserved | $6.5M | 13.35% | 99.80% | $865K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1604150000 | Mackerel, Prepared or Preserved | $7K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$7KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $62.3M of Prepared or Preserved Mackerel, Not Minced and exported $98K.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Thailand and Poland together supply 60% of it. China pays 40.5% duty; Poland 9.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
0.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.35% of imports for consumption.