Fresh Chilled King Salmon Fillet
Fresh or chilled skinless, center-cut fillets of chinook (king) salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), a premium Pacific salmon species for high-end markets. These fillets are unminced and not frozen, falling under the tariff item for fresh or chilled Salmonidae fillets.
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 fillets are from a non-Salmonidae species
Non-Salmonidae fillets are classified under a different tariff item.
If the fillets are frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen chinook salmon fillets are classified under a separate frozen fish item.
If the fillets are smoked or cured
Smoked king salmon falls under prepared fish products, not fresh fillets.
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
• Confirm the species as Oncorhynchus tshawytscha to avoid misclassification with other Pacific salmon
• Ensure the fillets are fresh or chilled, not frozen, to qualify for this tariff item
• Obtain any necessary CFIA permits and declare the product accurately to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.52.00
Chilled Arctic Char Fillets
Chilled fillets of Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus), a species of the Salmonidae family. These fillets are fresh or chilled, not frozen or minced, and are classified under tariff item 0304.52.00 for other fresh or chilled Salmonidae fish meat.
Chilled Atlantic Salmon Belly Meat
Fresh or chilled belly flaps from wild North Atlantic salmon, prized for curing into gravlax. These belly flaps are classified as other fish meat under tariff item 0304.52.00 for non-farmed Atlantic salmon, fresh or chilled, excluding minced or pellet forms.
Chilled Cherry Salmon Fillet
Chilled fillets from cherry salmon (Oncorhynchus masou form masou), classified as other Salmonidae fish meat under tariff item 0304.52.00. These skinless portions meet fresh or chilled fillet criteria.
Chilled Coho Salmon Fillets
Chilled fillets of coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), a member of the Salmonidae family. These fillets are fresh or chilled, not frozen or minced, and fall under tariff item 0304.52.00 for other fresh or chilled Salmonidae fish meat.
Chilled Farmed Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Fillets
Chilled boneless fillets of farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), pin-boned and portioned. These fillets are fresh or chilled, not frozen or minced, and are classified under tariff item 0304.52.00 for other fresh or chilled Salmonidae fish meat.
Chilled Non-Farmed Atlantic Salmon Offcut
Irregular offcuts and trimmings from wild Atlantic salmon filleting, chilled for further processing. These offcuts are fresh or chilled other fish meat from non-farmed Salmo salar, not agglomerated pellets, classified under tariff item 0304.52.00.