Frozen Chinook Salmon Whole Fish from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• 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