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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Atlantic salmon species
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is classified separately under 0303.21, distinct from Pacific species in 0303.12.
If including edible liver or roe as offal
Edible fish offal like livers or roe from salmon are directed to subheadings 0303.91-0303.99 per hierarchy.
If cooked and ready for immediate consumption
Prepared or preserved salmon moves to Chapter 16, excluding simply frozen whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed processing descriptions in commercial invoices to distinguish head-off from headless/gutted forms
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming no disease in Pacific salmon populations
• Monitor import quotas or seasonal restrictions on coho salmon from specific regions to prevent delays
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 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.