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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved mackerel, not minced (HS 160415) totaled $6.1M in July 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Mackerel, Not Minced paid $736K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $5.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Mackerel, Not Minced imports of $6.1M in July 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: July 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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183 shipments/mo
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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ImportsExports
Imports
$6.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$8KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1604150000 | Mackerel, Prepared or Preserved | $6.1M | 11.99% | 93.77% | $736K |
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 | $8K |
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.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Thailand and Morocco together supply 59% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
6.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.99%.