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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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