0302.14.00.03 - Farmed

This HTS classification covers Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho) that are raised through aquaculture and imported fresh or chilled. These fish are presented whole or in various stages of processing but must not be filleted or further processed into fish meat that would fall under heading 0304. The "Farmed" designation specifically distinguishes these fish from wild-caught specimens.

The critical distinction for classification at this level lies in the origin of the salmon. This subheading exclusively applies to fish that have been cultivated in controlled environments, such as fish farms, rather than those caught in their natural habitats. This differentiates it from the sibling category, 0302.14.00.04, which is designated for "Not farmed" Atlantic and Danube salmon.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node within the tariff schedule, there are no further subcategories to explore. Classification is determined solely by the species (Atlantic salmon or Danube salmon), its condition (fresh or chilled), and its method of procurement (farmed versus wild-caught). Therefore, careful attention to the farming status is paramount for accurate customs declarations.