Fresh Chilled Carp Fillets

Boneless, fresh chilled fillets from common carp (Cyprinus carpio), a widely farmed freshwater fish. Classified in HTS 0304.49.0115 as other freshwater fish fillets, fresh or chilled, not minced.

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.

0304.59.00Same rate: 35%

If from marine fish species

Fresh/chilled fillets of other saltwater fish use 0304.59, separate from freshwater.

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If the fillets are frozen

Frozen other freshwater fish fillets shift to 0304.62 statistical breakout.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dried, unfit for immediate consumption

Dried fish legs/omit fillets move to Chapter 07 if vegetables-like, but typically 0305; end-use drives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lot traceability and harvest date to meet FSMA import verification for high-risk foods like fish

Ensure no binders or processing that could classify as 'pellets' per chapter note

Test for contaminants common in carp (e.g

heavy metals) to avoid FDA detentions