Frozen Chum Salmon Dressed
Frozen dressed chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) with head off and eviscerated, but retaining the whole fish form excluding fillets. Classified under HTS 0303.12.00.62 as other frozen Pacific salmon. Commonly imported for smoking or canning industries.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into fresh/chilled form
Fresh or chilled Pacific salmon wholes are under 0303.2, while frozen shifts to 0303.3 subheadings.
If in fillets or minced form
Livers, roes, and similar products from Pacific salmon are under heading 0305, not whole frozen fish.
If cooked and canned
Prepared or preserved salmon changes to Chapter 16 for processed fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact species and processing level (e.g
• dressed) to prevent reclassification as offal or fillets
• Comply with USDC NOAA seafood import monitoring for traceability from catch to import
• Ensure packaging prevents thawing; common pitfall is insufficient ice documentation leading to duties on spoiled goods
Related Products under HTS 0303.12.00.62
Frozen Pink Salmon Whole
Whole frozen pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) caught from Pacific waters, excluding fillets and meat of heading 0304, and not classified as edible offal. This product falls under HTS 0303.12.00.62 as other frozen Pacific salmon from the specified species. It is typically imported in bulk for further processing or direct sale.
Frozen Sockeye Salmon Gilled and Gutted
Frozen sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, akin to masou/rhodurus variants) gilled and gutted, maintained as whole fish. Classifies under HTS 0303.12.00.62 for other Pacific salmon frozen. Prized for red flesh in burgers and steaks.
Frozen Pacific Salmon Mixed Species Blocks
Frozen blocks of mixed Pacific salmon species (gorbuscha, keta, etc.) as whole fish, not filleted. Under HTS 0303.12.00.62 for other frozen Pacific salmon. Used in industrial processing for fishmeal or pet food.
Frozen King Salmon Headed and Gutted
Frozen chinook (king) salmon (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha) prepared as headed and gutted whole fish, excluding any fillet separation. This fits HTS 0303.12.00.62 for other Pacific salmon frozen whole. Popular for high-end sushi and grilling markets.
Frozen Coho Salmon Whole Round
Whole round frozen coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) ungutted and unprocessed beyond freezing, excluding fillets. Under HTS 0303.12.00.62 as other frozen Pacific salmon species. Used in bait, pet food, or whole roasting.
Frozen Masou Salmon Dressed
Frozen cherry salmon (Oncorhynchus masou) in dressed form (headed, eviscerated), excluding fillets or offal. Fits HTS 0303.12.00.62 as specified other Pacific salmon frozen whole. Imported for ethnic markets in Asia-Pacific cuisine.