Pacific Pink Salmon Salted in Brine from Japan
Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) from Pacific waters, salted and stored in brine without drying or smoking. Falls under HTS 0305.69.40.00 for other salted or brined fish specified as salmon, excluding processed forms like pellets per chapter notes.
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 fishing vessel documentation and brine processing records to prove compliance with salting criteria
• Label products clearly as 'salted salmon in brine' to prevent reclassification as fresh; watch for moisture content pitfalls
• Check for additional country-specific restrictions like those on wild-caught vs. farmed salmon