Fresh Chilled Scaled Common Carp in Retail Tray

Fresh or chilled common carp (Cyprinus carpio) that has been scaled, with heads, viscera, and fins removed, packed in a plastic tray with absorbent pad for retail sale. The immediate container weighs 6.8 kg or less with contents, meeting the minimal processing criteria of HTS 0302.73.11.00 as it's not further processed beyond scaling and basic evisceration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

0302.73Same rate: 38%

If bulk packed, not in immediate retail containers

Unpackaged or larger containers (>6.8kg) of scaled carp shift to statistical suffix .20 for non-retail immediate containers.

0304.81Lower: 10% vs 38%

If filleted or further processed beyond scaling/evisceration

Fillets and other fish meat of carp exclude from 0302, moving to Chapter 03 heading 0304 for processed products.

0302.91Lower: 10% vs 38%

If including liver or roe as edible offal

Edible fish offal like livers from carp classify separately under 0302.91, not live/scaled whole fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species as Cyprinus spp. via supplier certificates to avoid misclassification; provide DNA testing if challenged

Ensure immediate containers (e.g

trays) weigh ≤6.8kg gross; declare exact net weight and processing level on entry docs

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and temperature logs (below 4°C) to prevent holds; watch for common pitfalls like unscaled fish slipping in