Chilled King Salmon Fillets from China

High-fat chilled fillets from Oncorhynchus tschawytscha (Chinook/king salmon), portioned for sushi markets. Fits HTS 0304.41.00 for chilled Pacific salmon fillets, skin-off and trimmed.

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

Use blast chilling immediately post-harvest; provide time/temperature records for 'chilled' proof

Avoid any glazing/icing that exceeds minimal—excess ice may trigger weight disputes or frozen status

Screen for antibiotics/parasites via FDA prior notice to prevent holds