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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sockeye (red) salmon species
Different Pacific salmon species like Oncorhynchus nerka fall under separate subheadings within 0303.8 for other salmon.
If processed into skinless fillets
Frozen salmon fillets without skin are classified in heading 0304, shifting from whole fish in 0303.
If ground into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets suitable for human consumption from headings 0305-0308, directing them to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name Oncorhynchus kisutch via documentation to confirm HTS 0303.12.00.52 classification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin for Pacific-sourced coho salmon
• Avoid misclassification as fillets by ensuring whole fish form; check for proper freezing temperature logs to prevent spoilage claims
Related Products under HTS 0303.12.00.52
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.
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.