Chum Salmon Bulk Pack Fresh Chilled
Bulk-packed fresh or chilled whole chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta), also known as dog salmon, maintained at chilled temperatures for wholesale processors. 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.
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 of the species Oncorhynchus nerka (sockeye) or Oncorhynchus kisutch (coho)
These species are classified under a separate tariff item for Pacific salmon, fresh or chilled.
If the salmon is frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen Pacific salmon falls under heading 03.03 for fish, frozen.
If the salmon is filleted or otherwise prepared as fish meat
Fillets and other fish meat are excluded from heading 03.02 and classified under heading 03.04.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish is clearly labeled as Oncorhynchus keta and presented whole (not filleted) to qualify for this tariff item
• Keep shipping documents showing the catch date and chilled storage temperature to satisfy CBSA inspection requirements
• Verify whether the shipment is subject to fish import licensing under the Fish Inspection Act
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
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 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.