Frozen King Salmon Head-On Gutted from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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