Frozen Head-Off Coho Salmon from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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