U.S. exports of Frozen Sockeye Salmon (HS 030311) totaled $40.7M in August 2026.
Frozen Sockeye Salmon imports of $1.0M in August 2026 ran 208% above the year-to-date monthly average of $337K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSockeye — also marketed as red salmon — is prized for its deep-red flesh color and high oil content, commanding premium positioning in retail and foodservice relative to other Pacific salmon species. A single 10-digit line (0303110000) covers frozen sockeye in whole or dressed form, excluding fillets, livers, and roes. Canada is the dominant supplier, with Japan also a notable source, reflecting both wild Alaska-origin fish processed in Canada and Japanese cold-storage trade flows. FDA seafood HACCP requirements apply, and importers should confirm country-of-origin labeling compliance under COOL regulations.
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Japan has historically been a major buyer and cold-storage hub for Alaskan and Russian sockeye. Trade flows can reverse when US market prices rise or Japanese domestic demand softens, making Japan an occasional re-export origin for frozen sockeye entering the US.
Yes, frozen fish sold at retail in the US is subject to COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) requirements administered by USDA AMS. Importers and retailers must accurately disclose the country of origin, which must reflect the country where the fish was harvested, not merely processed or re-exported.
Subheading 4 of 43 in heading 0303
Subheading 030311 · $40.7M of $339.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$40.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $7.0M of Frozen Sockeye Salmon and exported $241.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303110000 | Sockeye (Red) Salmon, Frozen, Except Fillets, Etc | $1.0M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303110000 | Sockeye (Red) Salmon, Frozen, Except Fillets, Etc | $40.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Thailand together take 60% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.