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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If including edible offal like heads, guts, or roe
Frozen salmon with edible offal falls under subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, separate from clean whole fish.
If processed into skin-on fillets
Frozen salmon fillets, whether skin-on or skinless, are classified in heading 0304, excluding whole fish.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved salmon moves to Chapter 16, not fresh or frozen whole fish in Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification through documentation like catch certificates to confirm Oncorhynchus gorbuscha and avoid misclassification
• Comply with section 609 of Public Law 101-162 requiring certification that shrimp-free processing equipment was used, even for salmon
• Include FDA prior notice and ensure proper cold chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims at customs
Related Products under HTS 0303.12.00.32
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.
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.
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.