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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If boneless skinless fillets rather than skin-on portions
True frozen fillets without bones or skin of sockeye fall under 0304.61 specific subheading.
If other Salmonidae species like Coho or Chum
Sockeye is specific; other Pacific salmon like Oncorhynchus kisutch use 0303.19.
If dehydrated or dried
Frozen whole fish doesn't apply; dried sockeye jerky goes to vegetables chapter if preserved by drying.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label as 'portions' not 'fillets' with photos in entry docs; CBP scrutinizes portion size and bone content
• Declare IQF glazing accurately; excess ice can trigger undervaluation claims
• Obtain prior notice via FDA Prior Notice system for all seafood entries
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
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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.
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
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