Frozen Sockeye Salmon Whole Fish from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name Oncorhynchus nerka via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide catch certificates for traceability
• Watch for Section 232 tariffs on seafood; confirm country of origin as sockeye is often from Canada or Alaska