Cold-Smoked King Salmon Lox
Thinly sliced, cold-smoked Chinook (king) salmon (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha) belly portion, a delicacy known as lox. This product is classified under HTS 0305.41.00.00 as smoked Pacific salmon, fitting the exact species list.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 5% | +35.0% | 40% |
| π²π½Mexico | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| π©πͺGermany | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| π―π΅Japan | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh frozen fillets
Frozen Atlantic/Pacific salmon fillets use 0303.22, excluding any smoked processing.
If smoked and canned as ready-to-eat
Prepared or preserved smoked salmon in airtight containers shifts to Chapter 16 heading 1604.
If smoked but not fillets or specific species
Other smoked fish excluding specific salmons and offal fall under general 0305.29.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Ensure importer security filing (ISF) includes detailed smoking method to prevent duty disputes
β’ Comply with Section 609 if any shrimp byproducts used in processing, though unlikely for salmon
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Hot-Smoked Atlantic Salmon Side
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Smoked Pink Salmon Portions
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Smoked Masou Salmon Fillets
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Smoked Danube Salmon
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