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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved mackerel, not minced (HS 160415) totaled $5.0M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Mackerel, Not Minced paid $644K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $4.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604150000 | MACKEREL, PREPARED OR PRESERVED | $5.0M | 13.04% | $644K |
MACKEREL, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1604150000 | MACKEREL, PREPARED OR PRESERVED | $11K |
MACKEREL, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
2.2K kg
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED
HS 160414
SHRIMP & PRAWNS PREP/PRESERVED NOT AIRTIGHT CONTNR
HS 160521
PREPARED OR PRESERVED BOVINE MEAT ETC. NESOI
HS 160250
CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160510
PREPARED OR PRESERVED CHICKEN MEAT OR OFFAL, NESOI
HS 160232
SALMON, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, WHOLE OR PIECES
HS 160411
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| California | $937K | -- | -$937K |
| Texas | $656K | -- | -$656K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $330K | -- | -$330K |