Whole Wild King Salmon
Whole, ungutted wild Chinook salmon straight from Pacific fisheries, kept fresh or chilled for premium markets. Classified under HTS 0302.13.0014 for non-farmed Pacific Chinook salmon, excluding fillets or offal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If farmed rather than wild-caught
Farmed Chinook salmon is under 0302.14, separate from wild non-farmed subheading.
If in simple gutted form for retail sale
Livers and roes of flat fish or salmonidae may shift if separated, but whole fish stays in 0302.
If smoked or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved salmon moves to Chapter 16, not fresh/chilled.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide FDA prior notice and ensure shellfish/shrimp-free declarations per section 609 if mixed shipments
• Label with country of catch and wild status to comply with US labeling laws and avoid farmed misclassification
• Use insulated packaging with ice to preserve fresh/chilled condition during import
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Fresh Wild Chinook Salmon Fillet
A premium fillet cut from wild-caught Chinook (king) salmon (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha), fresh or chilled, sourced from Pacific waters. This product falls under HTS 0302.13.0014 as it is whole or in simple cuts excluding processed fillets of heading 0304, specifically the non-farmed Chinook variety from the Salmonidae family.
Chilled Wild Chinook Salmon Head-On
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Fresh Wild Chinook Salmon Steaks
Cross-section steaks from wild Pacific Chinook salmon, fresh or chilled, not considered 'fillets' under 0304. Under HTS 0302.13.0014 for non-farmed king salmon in basic presentation.
Gutted Wild King Salmon Chilled
Head-off, gutted wild Chinook salmon chilled for high-end restaurants, species Oncorhynchus tschawytscha. Classifies in HTS 0302.13.0014 as non-farmed Pacific salmon, fresh/chilled excluding advanced processing.
Sushi-Grade Wild Chinook Salmon Whole
Premium whole wild Chinook salmon, flash-chilled for sushi applications, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha not farmed. HTS 0302.13.0014 covers fresh/chilled Pacific king salmon excluding 0304 meat.
Fresh Wild Chinook Salmon Portions
Pre-cut portions of wild Pacific Chinook salmon, fresh or chilled, not filleted per 0304 definition. Under HTS 0302.13.0014 for specific non-farmed king salmon.