Frozen Head-Off Coho Salmon from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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