Personal Alaskan King Salmon Catch
Fresh chinook (king) salmon caught by a U.S. resident during a private fishing trip abroad, frozen and imported for personal consumption. Covered by 9804.00.55 as fish killed abroad for noncommercial family use by the returning resident.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If commercially packed or exceeding personal limits
Frozen fish fillets or larger commercial quantities classified in Chapter 3 by species, losing personal exemption status.
If articles acquired abroad as journey incident
Fish purchased abroad (not personally caught) may qualify under general $800 personal exemption instead.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA prior notice and fish/seafood import requirements apply; maintain cold chain documentation
• Limit to reasonable personal quantity (typically under 50 lbs); excess may trigger commercial classification
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