Fresh Chilled Scaled Common Carp in Retail Tray from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13%
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
Import Tips
• 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