Frozen Dressed Chum Salmon from Mexico
Frozen chum salmon that are dressed (gilled and gutted) but otherwise whole, ready for industrial filleting. Classified precisely under HTS 0303.12.00.22 for frozen Pacific chum salmon, not advanced to fillet stage. Often exported from Alaska fisheries for pet food.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify 'dressed' (gilled/gutted) on manifests; headless alone may qualify but confirm with CBP ruling
• Comply with USDA APHIS if traces of mammal byproducts present in processing facilities
• Batch-code for traceability; recalls on salmonella can affect entire lots