Live Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)
Live brown trout (Salmo trutta), a freshwater species used in sport fishing and farm stocking, directly matches the species list in tariff item 0301.91.00. These fish are imported alive for aquaculture or restocking and require careful handling to maintain oxygen levels.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the trout species is not listed in 0301.91.00
Other live fish not enumerated in the tariff item are classified under 0301.99.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a CFIA import permit for live fish and ensure the shipment complies with the Health of Animals Regulations
• Use oxygenated transport containers and minimize transit time to reduce stress
• Declare the shipment as live fish to CBSA for proper inspection and clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 0301.91.00
Live Apache Trout (Oncorhynchus apache)
Live Apache trout (Oncorhynchus apache), a threatened species, imported for recovery and hatchery restocking programs. This species is explicitly listed in tariff item 0301.91.00, which covers live trout of the enumerated Oncorhynchus species.
Live Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki)
Live cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki), including Yellowstone and coastal varieties, are imported alive for hatchery programs or angling. This species is explicitly named in tariff item 0301.91.00, which covers live trout of the listed Oncorhynchus species.
Live Gila Trout (Oncorhynchus gilae)
Live Gila trout (Oncorhynchus gilae), a rare species used in recovery initiatives, is imported live for conservation breeding. This species is specifically enumerated in tariff item 0301.91.00, which covers live trout of the listed Oncorhynchus species.
Live Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita)
Live golden trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita), a rare Sierra Nevada species, is imported for conservation breeding programs. This species is explicitly listed in tariff item 0301.91.00, which covers live trout of the enumerated Oncorhynchus species.
Live Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Live rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are imported for aquaculture or restocking programs. This species is explicitly named in tariff item 0301.91.00, which covers live trout of the listed Oncorhynchus species. Transport requires oxygenated water tanks to ensure survival.
Live Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Live steelhead trout, the anadromous form of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), are imported for ocean pen farming. This species is covered under tariff item 0301.91.00 as it is the same species as rainbow trout, which is explicitly listed.