Frozen Dressed Pink Salmon
Frozen pink humpback salmon that has been gutted and gilled but remains whole, sourced from Alaska fisheries. Falls under HTS 0303.12.00.32 as other Pacific salmon excluding fillets of 0304 and offal subheadings. Used primarily for canning or further filleting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed Pacific salmon species or other frozen fish
Other frozen fish not specified in 0303.12 go to 0303.99 basket provision.
If ground into flour or meal fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals from 0305-0308 but place human-fit versions in 0309.
If fresh or chilled rather than frozen
Fresh/chilled Pacific salmon heads to heading 0302, parallel structure to frozen in 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'dressed whole pink salmon' to distinguish from fillets or parts
• Obtain import permits if from certain regions and test for contaminants per FDA seafood HACCP
• Watch for weight discrepancies due to ice glaze; declare net weight accurately
Related Products under HTS 0303.12.00.32
Frozen Pink Salmon Whole Fish
Whole frozen pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), also known as humpback or hump ie salmon, caught from Pacific waters. This product is classified under HTS 0303.12.00.32 as frozen Pacific salmon, specifically the pink variety, excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304 and not processed into offal. It is typically imported in bulk for further processing into fillets or value-added products.
Frozen Head-Off Pink Salmon
Frozen pink salmon with heads removed, presented as dressed whole fish (guts in or out) from Pacific stocks. Classified under HTS 0303.12.00.32 for frozen Pacific pink (humpie) salmon, as it remains whole fish excluding fillets and not offal. Common for sushi-grade imports or smoking.
IQF Frozen Pink Salmon Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whole pink salmon portions, intact but smaller sized from Pacific harvest. Classified in HTS 0303.12.00.32 as frozen pink (humpie) salmon excluding processed fillets. Ideal for retail portion-controlled packaging.
Bulk Frozen Pink Salmon for Canning
Bulk packed frozen whole pink salmon destined for canning industry, Pacific origin. HTS 0303.12.00.32 applies to frozen pink (humpie) excluding fillets or offal. High-volume import for processed foods.