HS Code for Fresh salmon meat

Fresh salmon meat, excluding fillets, is classified under HS code 0304.52. This code is part of heading 0304, which encompasses fish fillets and other fish meat. While fillets have their own subheadings (like 0304.41), the 'other fish meat' category (0304.5x for fresh/chilled) is intended for fish meat that has been separated from the bones but does not meet the definition of a fillet. This includes minced fish meat and meat that has been mechanically recovered or chopped into small pieces. For salmonids, 0304.52 is the specific designation for this type of product when it is fresh or chilled. The classification depends heavily on the physical form of the meat; it must be skeletal muscle that is no longer in the form of a whole fish or a fillet. This category is often used for industrial-grade fish meat used in further food processing. It excludes any meat that has been prepared or preserved (e.g., cooked or canned), which would fall under Chapter 16.

Products Included

• Fresh minced salmon meat
• Chilled salmon trimmings (not fillets)
• Mechanically separated fresh salmon meat
• Fresh salmon meat blocks (non-fillet)
• Chilled salmon bits for tartare

Common Misclassification

The most common error is classifying minced salmon meat under 0304.41 (fillets) or 0302.14 (whole fish). Another common mistake is confusing fresh meat with frozen meat; frozen salmon meat (other than fillets) is classified under 0304.91. Additionally, if the salmon meat has been lightly salted or seasoned beyond what is necessary for preservation during transport, it may be reclassified under heading 16.04 as prepared fish.

FAQ

What is the HS code for fresh minced salmon?

Fresh or chilled minced salmon meat is classified under HS code 0304.52.

How does 0304.52 differ from 0304.41?

0304.41 is specifically for salmon fillets, whereas 0304.52 is for other forms of salmon meat, such as mince or trimmings, that are not fillets.