Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon in Oil

Canned wild-caught pink salmon from Alaska, packed in oil within airtight containers, ready for immediate consumption. This product falls under HTS 1604.11.20.90 as prepared salmon in pieces, not minced, preserved in oil in airtight containers, distinct from fillets or other specific preparations. It adheres to chapter notes for preserved fish species matching Chapter 3.

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 packed in a medium other than oil, such as brine or sauce

Salmon preserved in non-oil mediums shifts to subheading 1604.11.40, as oil-packed is specifically delineated in 1604.11.20

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 41%

If not in airtight containers, e.g., flexible pouches or jars

Airtight container requirement defines 1604.11.20; other packaging falls under general prepared salmon headings

0303Lower: 10% vs 41%

If frozen raw salmon fillets rather than prepared/preserved

Unprepared or frozen fish remains in Chapter 3; preparation and preservation trigger Chapter 16 classification

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification and origin documentation to comply with section 609 provisions if applicable to aquatic products

Ensure airtight container integrity and oil packing specs in commercial invoice to avoid reclassification to bulk packs

Obtain FDA prior notice and shellfish safety certifications for seamless customs clearance

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