IQF Frozen Chum Salmon Portions from Mexico
Individually quick frozen (IQF) chum salmon cut into large portions but not steaks or fillets, maintaining whole fish integrity. HTS 0303.12.00.22 applies to these frozen Pacific chum salmon excluding true fillets of 0304. Used in bait or further industrial processing.
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
• IQF packaging must preserve individual pieces without agglomeration to stay in 0303; binders push to pellets
• Submit NOAA fishery certificate of origin for sustainable sourcing claims
• Avoid 'fillet-like' cuts; CBP may reclassify thin portions to 0304 if under 1.3kg average weight