Bulk Frozen Coho Salmon Blocks
Frozen coho salmon frozen in large blocks for industrial portioning, consisting of whole fish. HTS 0303.12.00.52 covers these Pacific silver salmon blocks as frozen whole, not fillets. Used by processors for value-added products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If trout rather than salmon
Other Salmonidae like trout are in 0303.11, separate from Pacific salmon subheadings.
If minced or made into fish sticks from whole fish
Further processing into meat forms or shapes moves to 0304 other fish meat.
If flavored or mixed with seasonings as food prep
Prepared fish dishes with additives fall into Chapter 21 for miscellaneous edibles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Break down block weights accurately, accounting for glaze percentage up to 10-15% for seafood
• Secure cold chain logistics with temperature recorders to comply with FSMA import rules
• Confirm no binders added, as pellets with binders are defined differently per chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 0303.12.00.52
Frozen Coho Salmon Whole Fish
Whole frozen coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), also known as silver salmon, caught from Pacific waters and immediately frozen to preserve freshness. This product falls under HTS 0303.12.00.52 as frozen Pacific salmon of the coho species, excluding fillets or fish meat of heading 0304 and edible offal. It is typically imported in bulk for further processing or retail sale.
Frozen Head-Off Coho Salmon
Frozen coho salmon with heads removed, presented whole otherwise, sourced from sustainable Pacific fisheries. Classified under HTS 0303.12.00.52 as it remains whole frozen fish of the coho variety, not reduced to fillets or meat per heading 0304. Common in wholesale seafood trade for easy gutting.
Frozen Dressed Coho Salmon
Frozen coho salmon that has been eviscerated (gutted) but left intact with head and tail, a standard dressed form for import. This qualifies for HTS 0303.12.00.52 as frozen whole Pacific coho salmon, excluding processed fillets or offal. Ideal for sushi-grade or smoking applications.
IQF Frozen Coho Salmon Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) coho salmon in large portions, still considered whole fish as not filleted. HTS 0303.12.00.52 applies to these frozen Pacific silver salmon excluding heading 0304 fillets. Popular for restaurant supply due to convenience.
Frozen Wild-Caught Coho Salmon
Frozen whole wild-caught coho salmon from Alaskan or Canadian Pacific fisheries, preserved at sea or shoreside. Falls precisely under HTS 0303.12.00.52 for coho (silver) excluding fillets and offal. High demand for its firm texture in grilling.