Frozen Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Heads-On from Japan
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.
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
• 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