Frozen Atlantic Salmon Whole Fish from Japan
Whole frozen Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) caught from the North Atlantic, presented ungutted or gutted with head on for preservation and transport. This falls under HTS 0303.13.00.00 as frozen salmon of the specified species, excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304 and not as edible 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
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with HACCP seafood safety standards for frozen fish
• Verify species identification via documentation to confirm Salmo salar, avoiding misclassification
• Check for section 609 restrictions if any shrimp bycatch concerns in harvest; provide catch certificates