Frozen Smelt
Whole frozen rainbow smelt (Osmerus mordax), small fish for human consumption, excluding meat. This species is not listed in other subheadings of heading 03.03, so it is classified as 'other' frozen fish.
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
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the smelt are whole and not fillets
• Provide the species name Osmerus mordax for classification
• Check if the product is for human consumption or bait
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