0302.13.00.22 - Chum (dog)

This HTS category, 0302.13.00.22, specifically classifies fresh or chilled chum salmon, also commonly known as dog salmon. These fish belong to the Salmonidae family and are distinguished by their presence in the Pacific Ocean. The classification emphasizes the "whole" fish or "simply prepared" state, excluding any further processing like filleting, which would fall under heading 0304.

Distinguishing chum salmon from its siblings involves recognizing the specific species within the *Oncorhynchus* genus that are recognized under this tariff. While other Pacific salmon species like Chinook (king), Pink (humpie), Sockeye (red), and Coho (silver) are listed at the same level, chum salmon ( *Oncorhynchus keta*) is identified by its unique scientific and common names. This precise differentiation is crucial for accurate import and export declarations, ensuring the correct duty rates and trade statistics are applied.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions for chum salmon under this specific code. The classification therefore focuses on the direct identification of fresh or chilled chum salmon, as opposed to any more processed forms of this particular species.