Live Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
Live brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) imported for stocking or aquaculture. Although primarily a char species, trade practice sometimes associates it with the trout group covered by this tariff item when the importer presents it as trout. This classification applies only to live fish, not processed or dead fish.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish are eels, not trout
Eels are classified separately under live fish, even if similar in trade.
If the fish are other live fish not specified as trout
Other live fish not covered by specific trout or eel items fall here.
If the fish are dead, fresh or chilled trout
Dead fish are excluded from Chapter 03 heading 03.01 and classified under heading 03.02.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish are alive and fit for stocking or aquaculture; dead fish fall under other chapters
• Verify species documentation, as Salvelinus fontinalis may be challenged by CBSA if not clearly presented as trout
• Check provincial import permits for live fish, as CBSA may require them at the border
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