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This code covers frozen fillets of Pacific and Atlantic salmon, and other fish meat. Use this code when importing these types of fish, as the general duty is free for standard trade partners, though eligibility for preferential treatment may apply – this falls within the broader category of fish and aquatic invertebrates as defined in Chapter 3.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0304.81.50

This section of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers fish fillets and other fish meat, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen. Code 0304.81.50 specifically addresses frozen fillets of various fish, including Pacific salmon, Atlantic salmon, and Danube salmon, categorized as “other”. Two subdivisions exist within this code: 0304.81.50.10 for Atlantic salmon and 0304.81.50.90 for all other fish types not specifically listed, so choose the appropriate suffix based on the exact fish being reported. These goods are generally free of duty for standard trade partners, but may be subject to preferential rates under certain free trade agreements.

Chapter	Chapter 3 - Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Section	Section I - Live Animals; Animal Products

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General Duty

Free

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

N/A

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 0304.81.50 and its subdivisions (0304.81.50.10 and 0304.81.50.90) is free for standard trade partners (NTR). Special rates are not specified, but may apply if the goods qualify for an eligible FTA or preference program. Reporting units are in kilograms (kg). This means goods imported under this code, regardless of whether they are Atlantic salmon (0304.81.50.10) or other types of fish within this category (0304.81.50.90), would typically enter the US duty-free from NTR countries, with potential for further reduced or eliminated duties through preferential trade agreements if applicable.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 5.5¢/kg

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Code subdivisions

0304.81.50.10

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Frozen fillets of other fish: > Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus) Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho): > Other > Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)

0304.81.50.90

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 3 FISH AND CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS AND OTHER AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES I 3-1 Note 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) Mammals of heading 0106; (b) Meat of mammals of heading 0106 (heading 0208 or 0210); (c) Fish (including livers, roes and milt thereof) or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead and unfit or unsuitable for human consumption by reason of either their species or their condition (chapter 5); flours, meals or pellets of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption (heading 2301); or (d) Caviar or caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs (heading 1604). 2. In this chapter the term "pellets" means products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a small quantity of binder. 3. Headings 0305 to 0308 do not cover flours, meals and pellets, fit for human consumption (heading 0309). Additional U.S. Note 1. Certain fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates are provided for in chapter 98. Statistical Note 1. Imports of shrimp or products of shrimp are subject to the provisions of section 609 of Public Law 101-162 of November 21, 1989 (16 U.S.C. 1537 note). Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I 3-2

Section notes

SECTION I LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS I-1 Notes 1. Any reference in this section to a particular genus or species of an animal, except where the context otherwise requires, includes a reference to the young of that genus or species. 2. Except where the context otherwise requires, throughout the tariff schedule any reference to "dried" products also covers products which have been dehydrated, evaporated or freeze-dried. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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