Canned Pink Salmon in Vegetable Oil

Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), also known as humpback or humpie salmon, packed whole or in pieces in vegetable oil within airtight containers like tin cans. This product falls under HTS 1604.11.20.20 as prepared pink salmon preserved in oil, not minced, aligning with the specific subheading for this species. It is commonly used for sandwiches, salads, or direct consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.11.40Lower: 35% vs 41%

If smoked pink salmon in oil

Smoked prepared salmon shifts to smoked fish subheadings under 1604.11.40, separate from plain oil-packed.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 41%

If not in airtight containers

Oil-packed pink salmon in non-airtight packaging like jars or pouches falls under general other salmon preparations.

0303Lower: 10% vs 41%

If frozen, unprepared state

Unprocessed frozen pink salmon is classified in Chapter 3 as fresh or frozen fish, not prepared/preserved.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification as pink (humpie) salmon via FDA documentation to match HTS 1604.11.20.20 exactly; misclassification to other salmon types incurs different duties

Ensure airtight containers meet food safety standards with proper labeling for oil-packed fish; include lot codes and expiration dates to avoid CBP holds

Obtain prior notice via FDA's PREDICTS system and check for Section 232 tariffs on seafood if applicable