0302.13.00.13 - Farmed 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 4.4¢/kg |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 0302.13.00.13, specifically identifies farmed Pacific salmon of the Chinook (king) variety, imported fresh or chilled. This subheading applies to whole fish or fish not yet processed into fillets or other meat forms covered by heading 0304. The "farmed" designation is crucial, differentiating these products from wild-caught salmon.
The key distinction of this subheading lies in its "farmed" status, as opposed to its sibling category, 0302.13.00.14, which covers wild-caught Chinook salmon. Both subheadings fall under the broader category of Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus species), but the origin and method of production are the primary factors in their separate classifications.
As a leaf node in the HTS structure, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, importers and customs officials should focus on verifying the origin of the Pacific salmon, specifically confirming it is of the Chinook (king) species and that it has been raised through aquaculture, in addition to ensuring it is presented fresh or chilled.