Head-Off Chum Salmon Fresh Chilled from Japan
Fresh or chilled chum salmon with heads removed but bellies intact and otherwise in whole form, still qualifying as unprepared fish. This Pacific dog salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) is under HTS 0302.13.0022 as it excludes only fillets and meat of 0304, per chapter hierarchy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact preparation level (head-off) to prevent reclassification as parts
• Include invoice details on weight pre- and post-gutting for accurate duty assessment
• Comply with USFWS if any incidental protected species are present in catch