Frozen Arctic Char
Whole frozen Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus), a cold-water Salmonidae fish, typically imported head-on and ungutted. It falls under this tariff item as a frozen Salmonidae other than Pacific salmon, Atlantic salmon, or Danube salmon, and is not a fillet or other fish meat of 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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish is sockeye salmon (red salmon) rather than Arctic char
Sockeye salmon is a specific Pacific salmon species classified under a different subheading.
If the fish is imported as fillets rather than whole
Fillets of fish are classified under heading 03.04, not 03.03.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish is frozen solid at the time of import and declare it under the correct HS code to avoid penalties
• Have documentation showing the species (Salvelinus alpinus) and that it is not for human consumption as unfit, which would fall under Chapter 5
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.19.00
Frozen Brook Trout
Whole frozen brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), a North American Salmonidae native, frozen at sea or onshore. It is classified under this tariff item as an 'other' frozen Salmonidae, excluding fillets and edible offal, and is not a species covered by more specific subheadings.
Frozen Brown Trout
Whole frozen brown trout (Salmo trutta), a river-dwelling Salmonidae species, preserved by freezing for export. This product falls under the tariff item as a frozen Salmonidae not elsewhere specified, and is not a fillet or offal, which are excluded by the heading.
Frozen Lake Trout
Whole frozen lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush), a large Salmonidae species from the Great Lakes, imported ungutted. It is classified under this tariff item as an 'other' frozen Salmonidae, since it is not a Pacific or Atlantic salmon and is not a fillet or offal.
Frozen Rainbow Trout
Whole frozen rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), a species of the Salmonidae family, imported without fillets or further processing. This product falls under the tariff item as a frozen Salmonidae other than those specifically named in subheadings 0303.11 to 0303.14, and is not a fillet or offal.
Frozen Whitefish (Salmonidae)
Whole frozen whitefish species within Salmonidae like Coregonus (e.g., vendace), preserved for market. This product falls under the tariff item as an 'other' frozen Salmonidae, excluding fillets and offal, and is not a species covered by more specific subheadings.