Frozen Chinook Salmon Head-On Gutted from Mexico
Frozen Chinook salmon prepared head-on and gutted (HOG), retaining scales and head for ethnic markets or further processing. Classified under HTS 0303.12.00.12 as other frozen Pacific salmon excluding fillets, fitting the whole fish category in heading 0303.
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
• Label clearly as 'head-on gutted' to distinguish from whole ungutted fish and prevent reclassification
• Include processing certificates showing no fillet separation to stay within 0303 scope
• Watch for moisture content exceeding limits that could shift to 'glazed' weight adjustments in customs valuation