Brined Carp Fillets
Skin-off fillets from Cyprinus spp. carp soaked in brine for preservation, without drying or smoking. Fits HTS 0305.31.01.00 as brined fillets from listed carp species per the heading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from sturgeon or not listed species
Sturgeon fillets have separate subheading 0305.21; non-listed species use 0305.29.
If fresh or chilled whole carp
Whole fresh/chilled carp even eviscerated classify under 0302, not fillets.
If dried and pelletized for animal feed
Dried fish meal/pellets unfit for humans go to Chapter 07 or 23, per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test brine concentration to distinguish from fresh; low-salt may reclassify to 0304
• Include photos and processing records showing fillet stage, avoiding whole fish codes
• Comply with statistical note if any shrimp contamination risk in processing facilities
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Dried Tilapia Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from Oreochromis spp. (tilapia) that have been dried to preserve them without smoking. These fall under HTS 0305.31.01.00 as dried fish fillets from specified freshwater species, excluding flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption per chapter notes.
Salted Pangasius Catfish Fillets
Boneless fillets from Pangasius spp. catfish preserved in salt brine, not smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.31.01.00 for salted fillets of specified catfish species in this freshwater fish category.
Dried Clarias Catfish Fillets
Air-dried fillets from Clarias spp. (African catfish), boneless and skinless. Under HTS 0305.31.01.00 for dried fillets of specified catfish genera.
Salted Eel Fillets
Farmed Anguilla spp. eel fillets preserved with dry salt. Classifies in HTS 0305.31.01.00 as salted fillets from listed eel species.
Brined Nile Perch Fillets
Lates niloticus (Nile perch) fillets in light brine, not dried or smoked. HTS 0305.31.01.00 covers this species explicitly in dried/salted/brined fillets.
Dried Snakehead Fish Fillets
Channa spp. snakehead fillets dehydrated without salt or smoke. Falls under HTS 0305.31.01.00 for dried fillets of this invasive-listed species.