Frozen Head-Off Pink Salmon from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed processing records showing head removal but no filleting to justify 0303 classification over 0304
• Ensure HACCP plans and temperature logs for frozen seafood to meet FDA import requirements
• Label clearly as 'pink salmon' with scientific name to match HTS description and avoid reclassification