Frozen Chinook Salmon Whole Fish
Whole frozen Chinook (king) salmon (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha), typically weighing 5-15 kg, caught from Pacific waters and immediately frozen to preserve freshness. This product falls under HTS 0303.12.00.12 as frozen Pacific salmon, specifically Chinook variety, excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304 and not in pellet form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into fillets
Frozen salmon fillets fall under subheading 0303.82 for fish fillets, excluding whole fish of 0303.12.
If only fish meat without bone or skin
Other frozen salmon meat excluding fillets is classified in heading 0304, distinct from whole frozen fish.
If Atlantic salmon species
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) uses different subheading 0303.21, while Pacific Chinook is specifically 0303.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name Oncorhynchus tschawytscha via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and Section 609 shrimp provisions if any cross-contamination risks
• Provide catch certificates for sustainability to meet US import regulations and avoid common traceability pitfalls
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