Frozen Chum Salmon Bait Blocks from Japan
Chum salmon frozen in large blocks specifically for use as fishing bait or chum lines. HTS 0303.12.00.22 covers these frozen whole Pacific chum fish, excluding processed fillets. Popular in sport fishing industries.
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
• Label as 'for bait use only' to potentially bypass some human food safety checks
• Ensure blocks weigh over 4.5kg to distinguish from retail packs
• Monitor for invasive species in Pacific catch; declare fishing ground details