Aquaculture Chinook Salmon Head-On
Head-on whole farmed Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha), fresh or chilled, from aquaculture operations. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.13.00 as Pacific salmon, as it is presented whole and not processed into fillets or offal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the salmon is frozen
Frozen Pacific salmon is classified in heading 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Indicate that the salmon is farmed and head-on on the commercial invoice to support classification
• Ensure the species Oncorhynchus tschawytscha is clearly stated
• Keep the fish chilled and have aquaculture health certificates ready for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.13.00
Chilean Aquaculture King Salmon Whole
Whole king salmon from Chilean fish farms, fresh or chilled, presented in whole form without filleting. This product falls under tariff item 0302.13.00 as Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha), regardless of the farming location, and is not processed into fillets or offal.
Chilled Cherry Salmon Whole
Whole cherry salmon (Oncorhynchus rhodurus), fresh or chilled, presented in its natural form without filleting or further processing. This species is explicitly listed under tariff item 0302.13.00 for Pacific salmon, and the product is not excluded by chapter notes as it is fit for human consumption and not in the form of fillets or offal.
Chilled Coho Salmon Half Fish
Halved coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), fresh or chilled, cut lengthwise but still presented as a whole fish rather than fillets or steaks. This form is considered a whole fish under tariff item 0302.13.00, as it has not undergone the filleting process that would place it in heading 03.04.
Chilled Coho Salmon Steaks
Cross-section steaks cut from coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), fresh or chilled. These steaks are not considered fillets under heading 03.04 because they are cut perpendicular to the backbone and include the bone, thus remaining classified as whole fish under tariff item 0302.13.00.
Chilled Masou Salmon Gutted
Eviscerated masou salmon (Oncorhynchus masou), fresh or chilled, presented whole after gutting. This species is explicitly listed in tariff item 0302.13.00, and the product remains in whole fish form, not processed into fillets or offal, making it eligible for this classification.
Chilled Pink Salmon Head-Off
Headless pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), fresh or chilled, with or without gutting. Removing the head does not change the product's classification as a whole fish under tariff item 0302.13.00, as it is not filleted or processed into other fish meat.