Frozen Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Heads-On
Frozen sockeye salmon with heads and entrails removed but otherwise whole, ideal for ethnic markets and smoking. Classified under HTS 0303.11.00.00 as frozen sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) not reduced to fillets or meat per heading 0304.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If only heads or entrails are imported as edible offal
Sockeye salmon edible offal like livers or roe sacs fall under 0303.91, separate from whole fish.
If imported fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled sockeye salmon uses heading 0302; freezing changes to 0303.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved sockeye salmon moves to Chapter 16, not raw frozen fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed processing descriptions to distinguish from offal in 0303.91; heads-on counts as whole fish
• Include ice glaze percentage in invoices (typically 5-10%) for accurate net weight declarations
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits if destined for further processing facilities
Related Products under HTS 0303.11.00.00
Frozen Dressed Sockeye Salmon
Frozen dressed sockeye salmon (headed, gutted, gilled), whole presentation fish. Under HTS 0303.11.00.00 as frozen sockeye salmon not reduced to 0304 meat.
Bulk Frozen Sockeye Salmon Blocks
Glazed blocks of frozen sockeye salmon (10-20 kg), whole fish for institutional processing. HTS 0303.11.00.00 applies to frozen sockeye excluding 0304 fillets.
Frozen Sockeye Salmon Whole Fish
Whole frozen sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), typically weighing 2-5 kg each, caught in Alaskan waters and flash-frozen at sea to preserve freshness. This product falls under HTS 0303.11.00.00 as it is frozen sockeye salmon excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304 and not classified as edible offal.
IQF Frozen Sockeye Salmon Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) sockeye salmon cut into skin-on portions (150-250g each), not fully filleted. This qualifies for HTS 0303.11.00.00 as frozen sockeye salmon excluding fish fillets of heading 0304.
Frozen Wild-Caught Sockeye Salmon Rounds
Frozen round sockeye salmon (gutted but head-on), wild-caught from Bristol Bay, Alaska. Falls under HTS 0303.11.00.00 for frozen sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), distinct from fillets or offal.
Frozen Sockeye Salmon for Sushi Grade
Premium sushi-grade frozen whole sockeye salmon, super-frozen to -60°F for parasite control. Classified in HTS 0303.11.00.00 as frozen sockeye (Oncorhynchus nerka), not fillets.