Frozen Chinook Salmon Collars from Japan
Frozen salmon collars (shoulder cuts with bone) from Chinook, popular in Asian cuisine. Still classified under HTS 0303.12.00.12 as derived from whole frozen Pacific salmon, not fillets.
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
• Describe as 'collars from whole fish' to prevent confusion with offal subheadings
• Ensure no breading or seasoning to avoid prepared food reclassification
• Batch traceability docs essential for recall scenarios