Fresh Chilled European Smelt
European smelt (Osmerus eperlanus), a marine fish from Baltic and North Seas, imported fresh or chilled whole in bulk for wholesalers. Fits HTS 0302.89.50.37 as specified smelts, fresh/chilled, not filleted per heading 0304 exclusion. Known for cucumber-like aroma when fresh.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as headed and eviscerated but skin-on blocks
Advanced processing beyond simple chilling may qualify as 'other fish meat' under 0304 if resembling fillets.
If containing roe in ovaries, classified by content
Fish with roe may classify under alaska pollack-like headings if roe-dominant, but pure smelts stay specific.
If dried and destined for non-food use
Dried leguminous vegetables or fish products for non-human consumption shift chapters based on primary use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact HTS to 10-digit level with smelt specification; partial codes risk default to higher-duty 'other fish'
• Prepare for CBP fish inspection—ensure no prior freezing history via supplier affidavits
• Monitor quota restrictions or antidumping duties on certain origins; check USTR for updates
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.37
Fresh Chilled Rainbow Smelt
Rainbow smelt (Osmerus mordax) is a small, silvery fish commonly harvested from cold North Atlantic and Great Lakes waters, sold fresh or chilled whole for human consumption. It falls under HTS 0302.89.50.37 as fresh or chilled smelts, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, and not prepared for human consumption under other headings. These are typically gutted but left intact with heads and tails.
Fresh Chilled Capelin Smelt
Capelin (Mallotus villosus), a type of smelt abundant in North Atlantic and Pacific waters, imported fresh or chilled whole for food markets. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.37 as other fresh/chilled smelts, not filleted and excluding offal. Often used in sushi or fried preparations.
Fresh Chilled Pond Smelt
Pond smelt (Hypomesus olidus), a small freshwater smelt from Asian lakes and rivers, shipped fresh or chilled on ice for retail sale. HTS 0302.89.50.37 covers these as other fresh/chilled smelts, whole and excluding fillets or meat of 0304. Popular in Japanese cuisine as 'wakasagi'.
Fresh Chilled Spirinchus Smelt
Spirinchus starksi, known as 'shiro-uo' or whitebait smelt from Pacific coasts, supplied fresh or chilled whole for Asian markets. HTS 0302.89.50.37 applies to these other smelts, excluding processed forms or offal. Delicate fish eaten fried or raw.