IQF Frozen Chinook Salmon Portions from Japan
Individually quick frozen (IQF) Chinook salmon portions with bone-in, cut from whole fish but not skinless fillets. HTS 0303.12.00.12 applies as frozen whole salmon forms excluding true fillets of 0304.
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
• Confirm portions retain skin/bone via photos in entry docs to justify non-fillet status
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and harvest location
• Avoid over-glazing; excess ice leads to undervaluation penalties