Chilled Sockeye Salmon Blocks
Chilled sockeye salmon blocks that have been block-frozen but are thawed and presented chilled, whole fish of the species Oncorhynchus nerka. Although previously frozen, the product is in a fresh or chilled state at the time of importation, which aligns with the scope of tariff item 0302.13.00 for Pacific salmon. It excludes fillets, offal, and any processing that would shift classification to heading 03.04.
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 at the time of importation
Frozen Pacific sockeye salmon is classified under heading 03.03, which covers fish frozen, excluding fillets and other fish meat.
If the product is cut into fillets
Fillets of Pacific salmon are classified under heading 03.04, which covers fish fillets and other fish meat, fresh, chilled or frozen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the salmon is presented chilled at the border, not frozen, to qualify for 0302.13.00; if frozen, it falls under heading 03.03
• Have documentation showing the species (Oncorhynchus nerka) and that no fillets or offal are included
• Be aware that CBSA may verify temperature and product state during inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.13.00
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.
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
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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 Dressed Pink Salmon
Dressed pink salmon with gills and entrails removed but head and tail intact, kept fresh or chilled. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.13.00 as it is a Pacific salmon species presented whole, fresh or chilled, and not filleted or further processed.