Frozen Sockeye Salmon Gilled and Gutted from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide HACCP plan summary for seafood processors; FDA audits common for salmon imports
• Label net weight accurately excluding glaze/ice to avoid duty overpayments
• Beware of mislabeling as trout, which could shift to other salmonidae codes