Fresh Head-Off Atlantic Salmon from China
Fresh Atlantic salmon with heads removed but otherwise whole (ungutted, unfilleted), supplied chilled for immediate processing or retail. Classified under HTS 0302.14.00 as it remains fresh/chilled fish of Salmo salar, not broken down into fillets or meat of heading 0304.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'head-off, gut-in, fresh/chilled' on all documents to prevent confusion with processed parts
• Ensure chain-of-custody documentation traces from farm/boat to import to meet traceability rules
• Be aware of quota or tariff-rate quota systems for certain salmon origins