Personal Alaskan King Salmon Catch from Japan
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.
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
• 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