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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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