Fresh Chilled Largemouth Bass from Canada
Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), a freshwater fish species native to North America, imported fresh or chilled whole. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.28 as fresh-water bass, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, and not processed into flours, meals, or pellets.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify fish is fresh or chilled (not frozen) and whole (not filleted) to qualify under 0302; provide temperature logs during transport
• Include species identification certificates and comply with FDA seafood HACCP and section 609 if applicable to avoid penalties
• Check for country-specific restrictions on invasive species like largemouth bass and ensure proper customs declaration