HTS Chapter 3 — Fish, Crustaceans, Mollusks Tariff Rates (2026)

Covers fish (live, fresh, chilled, frozen), crustaceans such as shrimp and lobster, and mollusks such as oysters, clams, and squid.

Rate Overview

1.2%

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

N/A

Section 232

7.5-100%

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 3

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
0302	Fish, fresh or chilled	Free	N/A	N/A
0303	Fish, frozen	Free	N/A	N/A
0304	Fish fillets and other fish meat	Free	N/A	25%
0306	Crustaceans	Free	N/A	25%
0307	Molluscs	Free	N/A	25%
0301	Live fish	Free	N/A	N/A
0308	Aquatic invertebrates NES	Free	N/A	25%

Common Products

Fresh salmonFrozen shrimpLobsterTunaCrab meatOystersSquid and octopusTilapia filletsCod

Chapter 3 of the HTS — Fish, Crustaceans, Mollusks — is among the most tariff-impacted categories in US trade. Covers fish (live, fresh, chilled, frozen), crustaceans such as shrimp and lobster, and mollusks such as oysters, clams, and squid. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 1.2%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Fresh salmon, Frozen shrimp, Lobster, Tuna, Crab meat, Oysters, Squid and octopus, Tilapia fillets, Cod. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 1, Chapter 5, Chapter 16, which cover similar or complementary product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average tariff rate for HTS Chapter 3 (Fish, Crustaceans, Mollusks)?

The average MFN duty rate for fish, crustaceans, mollusks is 1.2%. All imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Chinese imports may face additional Section 301 tariffs.

What products are in HTS Chapter 3?

Chapter 3 covers fish, crustaceans, mollusks, including Fresh salmon, Frozen shrimp, Lobster, Tuna, Crab meat. Related chapters include Chapter 1, Chapter 5, Chapter 16.

Are fish, crustaceans, mollusks subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs?

Section 232 tariffs generally do not apply to products in this chapter. Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.