Frozen Skinned Chum Salmon Blocks for Mincing

Frozen skinned chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) in blocks exceeding 4.5 kg, whether whole fillets or piece-divided, destined for mincing into fish sticks or uniform portions. This matches HTS 0304.81.10.00 precisely for frozen Pacific salmon blocks intended for industrial size reduction. Differs from retail frozen fillets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.89.10Higher: 35% vs 10%

If not Pacific/Atlantic/Danube salmon species

Other frozen fish fillets exclude named salmon types, moving to 0304.89 instead of specific 0304.81.

0304.91Higher: 16% vs 10%

If other frozen fish meat, not fillets

If not qualifying as 'fillets' (e.g., trimmings or irregular meat), it falls under 0304.91 for other frozen fish meat.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 10%

If ground into pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes route human-consumable pellets, meals from fish to 1902 (pasta/starch products), not 0304.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-user letters from US processors stating intent to mince/ground/cut to support tariff classification

Conduct moisture/protein analysis if needed to distinguish from surimi precursors under seafood regs

Avoid declaring as 'fillets' without block specs, risking reclassification to general frozen fillets

Related Products under HTS 0304.81.10.00

Frozen Skinned Coho Salmon Processing Blocks

Skinned coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) frozen into large blocks >4.5 kg, optionally piece-divided, for grinding or uniform cutting in foodservice. Fits HTS 0304.81.10.00 as frozen Pacific salmon blocks imported explicitly for mincing/processing. Not retail-ready.

Frozen Skinned Sockeye Salmon Blocks

Frozen blocks of skinned sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) fillets, each weighing over 4.5 kg, processed without skin and suitable for further mincing or cutting into uniform pieces. This product falls under HTS 0304.81.10.00 due to its specific form as large frozen blocks of Pacific salmon intended for industrial processing into portions. It excludes fresh or chilled fillets and smaller retail packs.

Frozen Skinned Pink Salmon Processing Blocks

Large frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) meat, divided into pieces if needed, imported specifically for grinding into fish patties or uniform cuts. Classified under HTS 0304.81.10.00 for its frozen block form and intended industrial further processing of Pacific salmon. Not for direct retail sale.

Frozen Skinned King Salmon Industrial Blocks

Industrial frozen blocks of skinned king/chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha) over 4.5 kg each, for cutting into uniform burger patties or mincing. HTS 0304.81.10.00 applies to this skinned, frozen Pacific salmon form explicitly imported for further size-uniform processing. Excludes skin-on or small packs.

Frozen Skinned Masou Salmon Blocks

Frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg of skinned masou salmon (Oncorhynchus masou) fillets or pieces, for industrial mincing into sausages or uniform cuts. HTS 0304.81.10.00 specifies this form for listed Pacific salmon processing imports. Differs from general frozen fish meat.