Chilled Grass Carp Fillets

Chilled fillets from Ctenopharyngodon idellus (grass carp), a herbivorous carp used in Chinese cuisine. HTS 0304.39.00.00 for listed carp species fillets, fresh or chilled. Nearly boneless when properly filleted.

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.

0303.24.00Same rate: 35%

If whole grass carp shipments

Fresh whole under specific carp subheading 0303.

0304Same rate: 35%

If frozen grass carp fillets

Frozen carp has its own subheading.

1604.11.20Higher: 41% vs 35%

If smoked or canned after filleting

Prepared/preserved shifts to Chapter 16 salmonids or others.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document low bone content processing to justify fillet status

Comply with state-level invasive species import bans (e.g

live but not fillets)

Use vacuum packaging only if not implying preservation

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