Frozen Chum Salmon Dressed from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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