Frozen King Salmon Head-On Gutted
Frozen chinook (king) salmon (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha) head-on and gutted, a common export form from Pacific fisheries. This product is under HTS 0303.12.00 as frozen Pacific salmon, distinct from fillets or offal.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If skinned or boneless fillets
Advanced processing into fillets or meat of salmonidae goes to heading 0304.
If fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled Pacific salmon falls under 0302, with parallel species subheadings.
If in bulk for industrial filleting
Livers and roes of salmonidae shift to 0305, but only for specific organs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use scientific nomenclature in invoices to confirm Oncorhynchus tschawytscha for 0303.12.00 classification
• Maintain blast-frozen records to prove compliance with frozen definition and prevent duty disputes
• Check for additional duties under trade remedies specific to Pacific salmon imports
Related Products under HTS 0303.12.00
Frozen Pink Salmon Whole
Whole frozen pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) caught in the Pacific, presented ungutted with heads and tails intact. This falls under HTS 0303.12.00 as frozen Pacific salmon, excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304 and not processed into offal categories.
Frozen Chum Salmon Dressed
Frozen dressed chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) with head off, eviscerated, and tail intact, ready for further processing. Classified under HTS 0303.12.00 for other frozen Pacific salmon, not as fillets or offal.
Frozen Coho Salmon Whole Round
Whole round frozen coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), ungutted and unprocessed beyond freezing. Fits HTS 0303.12.00 for other Pacific salmon frozen, excluding processed forms like fillets.
Frozen Masou Salmon Fillet-Free Blocks
Frozen blocks of masou salmon (Oncorhynchus masou) in whole or dressed form, guaranteed free of fillets. Under HTS 0303.12.00 as other Pacific salmon frozen, not heading 0304 fish meat.
Frozen Sockeye Salmon Exempt Alternative
Whole frozen cherry salmon (Oncorhynchus masou/rhodurus), a lesser-known Pacific species. Classed in HTS 0303.12.00 for other Pacific salmon frozen whole.
Frozen Pink Salmon H&G Blocks
"Frozen headed and gutted (H&G) pink