Frozen Dressed Sockeye Salmon
Frozen dressed sockeye salmon, meaning headed, gutted, and gilled, presented as whole fish. This product is not reduced to fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, and it is fit for human consumption, so it falls under tariff item 0303.11.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish are Atlantic salmon, not sockeye
Different species are classified under separate tariff items.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish are not cut into fillets or steaks, as those would be classified under 0304
• Keep the product frozen and provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential duty rates
• Verify that the species is correctly identified as Oncorhynchus nerka on customs documents
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.11.00
Bulk Frozen Sockeye Salmon Blocks
Bulk frozen sockeye salmon blocks containing whole fish, glazed to prevent freezer burn, intended for institutional processing. These are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and they are fit for human consumption, so they fall under tariff item 0303.11.00.
Frozen Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Heads-On
Frozen sockeye salmon with heads and entrails removed but otherwise whole, suitable for ethnic markets and smoking. As a whole fish, it is not a fillet or other meat of heading 03.04, and it is fit for human consumption, so it is classified under 0303.11.00.
Frozen Sockeye Salmon for Sushi Grade
Premium sushi-grade frozen whole sockeye salmon, super-frozen to -60°F for parasite control. Since it is a whole fish and not a fillet or other meat of heading 03.04, it is classified under tariff item 0303.11.00, provided it is fit for human consumption.
Frozen Sockeye Salmon Whole Fish
Whole frozen sockeye salmon, typically weighing 2-5 kg each, flash-frozen at sea. This product is a whole fish, not fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, and is fit for human consumption, so it falls under tariff item 0303.11.00.
Frozen Wild-Caught Sockeye Salmon Rounds
Frozen round sockeye salmon, gutted but head-on, wild-caught from Bristol Bay. This product is a whole fish, not a fillet or other meat of heading 03.04, and is fit for human consumption, so it is classified under tariff item 0303.11.00.
IQF Frozen Sockeye Salmon Portions
IQF frozen sockeye salmon portions, cut into skin-on portions of 150-250g each, not fully filleted. These portions are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and they are fit for human consumption, so they fall under tariff item 0303.11.00.