Frozen Skinned Sockeye Salmon Blocks from Japan
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.
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
• Provide documentation proving the blocks weigh over 4.5 kg each and are destined for mincing, grinding, or uniform cutting to qualify under this statistical suffix
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and include certificates of origin for Pacific salmon species to avoid anti-dumping duties