Chilled Lane Snapper Whole

Fresh lane snapper (Lutjanus synagris) harvested from Atlantic waters, packed in ice for chilling without freezing, presented whole with head and scales intact. Falls under 0302.89.50.58 for other fresh or chilled snapper (Lutjanidae), distinct from fillets or offal.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.83.50Same rate: 35%

If headed, eviscerated, or filleted

Any filleted or further processed snapper meat shifts to 0304, as heading 0302 excludes fish meat of that heading.

0302.92.00Same rate: 35%

If tuna or skipjack mislabeled

Tuna species have dedicated subheadings; snapper remains in 'other fish' unless reidentified.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked or preserved

Prepared or preserved snapper moves to Chapter 16 for cooked fish, not fresh/chilled.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain temperature records below 4°C to confirm 'chilled' status; exceeding risks reclassification to frozen (0303)

Include commercial invoice with scientific name and harvest date; pitfall is generic 'snapper' labeling leading to customs queries

Check for section 609 shrimp provisions if co-loaded with shrimp products, though not directly applicable to finfish