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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303Same rate: 35%

If processed into fresh/chilled form

Fresh or chilled Pacific salmon wholes are under 0303.2, while frozen shifts to 0303.3 subheadings.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If in fillets or minced form

Livers, roes, and similar products from Pacific salmon are under heading 0305, not whole frozen fish.

1604.11.20Higher: 41% vs 35%

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.