Frozen Argentine Sea Smelt from Canada
Frozen whole Argentine sea smelts (Hypomesus japonicus), caught in Pacific waters, are classified under HTS 0303.89.00.01 as frozen sea smelts, excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304. They are typically sold ungutted for food processing or direct consumption.
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 species identification via scientific name to confirm sea smelt classification and avoid misclassification as freshwater smelts
• Provide catch certificates and comply with FDA seafood HACCP requirements for frozen fish imports
• Check for Section 609 restrictions if sourced from regions with shrimp bycatch concerns, even for finfish