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Fresh Skin-On Keta Salmon Fillets

Fresh skin-on keta (chum) salmon fillets, whole side cuts, are classified under tariff item 0304.41.00 as fresh fillets of Pacific salmon. This item covers fillets of Pacific salmon species including Oncorhynchus keta, whether or not minced, that are fresh or chilled. The product is fit for human consumption and not excluded by Chapter 3 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.42.00Same rate: Free

If the fillets are from trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, etc.)

Trout fillets are classified separately under a different subheading.

0304.49.00Same rate: Free

If the fillets are from other fish species not listed in 0304.41

Other fish fillets fall under this residual subheading.

0304.81.00Same rate: Free

If the fillets are frozen rather than fresh or chilled

Frozen salmon fillets are classified under a different heading for frozen fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fillets are fresh or chilled, not frozen, to qualify for this tariff item

• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement

• Verify that the salmon species is listed as Oncorhynchus keta on the commercial invoice

Related Products under Tariff item 0304.41.00

Chilled Boneless Rhodurus Salmon Fillets

Boneless fillets from Oncorhynchus rhodurus, also known as Japanese cherry salmon, presented in a chilled state. These fillets are fresh or chilled and are not minced or otherwise processed. They are classified under tariff item 0304.41.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of Pacific salmon, which includes this species.

Chilled Coho Salmon Fillets

Chilled fillets of coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), a Pacific salmon species explicitly named in tariff item 0304.41.00. The fillets are vacuum-packed and kept chilled, not frozen, and are fit for human consumption, which places them under this item for fresh or chilled fillets of Pacific salmon.

Chilled Danube Salmon Fillets

Rare chilled fillets from Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), a species explicitly listed in tariff item 0304.41.00. These fillets are fresh or chilled and are not frozen or processed beyond simple cutting. They are treated equivalently to Pacific and Atlantic salmon fillets for tariff purposes.

Chilled King Salmon Fillets

Chilled fillets of Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha), also known as king salmon, which is one of the Pacific salmon species listed in tariff item 0304.41.00. The fillets are skin-off, trimmed, and kept chilled for sushi markets, fitting the fresh or chilled fillet classification.

Chilled Pin-Bone-Out King Salmon Fillets

Pin-boned king salmon fillets, also known as Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha), presented in a chilled state. These fillets are fresh or chilled and have had the pin bones removed for consumer convenience. They are classified under tariff item 0304.41.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of Pacific salmon.

Chilled Pink Salmon Fillets

Skinless, boneless fillets of pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), a Pacific salmon species explicitly included in tariff item 0304.41.00. The fillets are chilled on ice, not frozen, and are fit for human consumption, meeting the criteria for fresh or chilled fillets of Pacific salmon.