Frozen Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Heads-On from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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