Frozen Chum Salmon Fillets from Japan
Bulk frozen chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) fillets with skin on, vacuum-packed for industrial use. This fits HTS 0304.81.50.90 for 'other' frozen Pacific salmon fillets, excluding farmed or specific statistical categories. Used in canning or ready meals.
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 species-specific DNA test certificates if requested, as chum salmon morphology can overlap with other Pacific types
• Declare exact HTS to 10 digits; aggregate 'other' avoids higher duties on king/chinook but requires precise Pacific species proof
• Avoid common pitfall of block-freezing with excessive water, risking downgrade to fish meat or blocks under different notes