Fresh Farmed Atlantic Salmon Loins

Center-cut loins from Norwegian farmed Atlantic salmon, fresh vacuum-packed. HTS 0304.52.0020 applies to these as other fresh/chilled salmon meat products from Salmonidae.

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.

0304Same rate: 35%

If from tuna-like species, not Salmonidae

Herring/trout heading excludes true salmon; material family drives change.

0713.33Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried, even if from fresh fillets

Dried fish legs move to Chapter 07 for dried leguminous vegetables—no, wait: dried fish to 0305.

0305.49Lower: 10% vs 35%

If smoked or lightly cooked before export

Any cooking/processing beyond fresh/chilled shifts to 0305 other prepared fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) label for preferential tariff treatment

Declare exact fat content to prevent disputes over 'meat' vs 'fillet' definitions

Ensure no binders added, as pellets definition in chapter notes would reclassify