HS Code 160411
Prepared or Preserved Salmon
HS code 160411 covers prepared or preserved salmon, excluding minced varieties, commonly used for canned salmon and retail-ready cooked fillets.
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 160411 — Prepared or Preserved Salmon
This code covers salmon that has been prepared or preserved, provided it is whole or in pieces but not minced. This is primarily used for canned salmon and vacuum-packed cooked salmon fillets.
What's included
- Canned pink salmon
- Smoked salmon (prepared)
- Salmon fillets in oil
- Sockeye salmon cans
What's excluded
- Fresh or frozen salmon → use
0302(Raw fish belongs in Chapter 3.) - Minced salmon → use
160420(Minced or finely divided fish goes into miscellaneous preparations.)
Common examples
- John West Wild Alaskan Salmon Cans
- Smoked Salmon Side (ready to eat)
- Salmon chunks in brine
- Canned Red Salmon
Frequently asked questions
Is frozen salmon included?
Only if it has been cooked or otherwise prepared before freezing. Raw frozen salmon is in 0303.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Catch certificates are often required to prove the salmon was legally harvested.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Canada, USA, Thailand, Norway
- Top importers: USA, United Kingdom, Australia
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Key takeaway
Specific to significant pieces of prepared salmon; excludes minced salmon pulp.
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