Coho Salmon in Bulk Brine

Silver coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) packed in bulk saltwater brine for preservation, salted but neither dried nor smoked. HTS 0305.69.40.00 covers this other salmon product, adhering to chapter note exclusions for pellets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.12Lower: 10% vs 38%

If smoked or cooked

Any cooking or smoking post-brine moves to prepared/preserved fish in heading 1604.

0302.34.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If fresh fillets

Fresh or chilled coho fillets without salting remain in heading 0302.

0305.69.50.01Lower: 35% vs 38%

If not specifically salmon but similar

General 'other' salted fish if species misidentified beyond salmon genus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use refrigerated containers for brine shipments to maintain quality; declare temperature logs

Specify 'not for retail sale' if bulk to avoid packaging-related reclassifications

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