Frozen Capelin Smelt from Canada
Frozen whole capelin (Mallotus villosus), often grouped with smelts due to similar appearance and use as bait or food fish. Under HTS 0303.89.00.04 for other smelts when not distinctly classified elsewhere, as frozen whole excluding fillets.
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
• Label with exact species and confirm not pure capelin to avoid 0303.82; use FAO species codes for accuracy
• Check for proper cold chain documentation to prove frozen state upon import, preventing duty disputes
• Avoid common pitfall of partial filleting which reclassifies to 0304 fish fillets