Frozen Brook Trout
Whole frozen brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), a North American Salmonidae native, frozen at sea or onshore. It is classified under this tariff item as an 'other' frozen Salmonidae, excluding fillets and edible offal, and is not a species covered by more specific subheadings.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish is actually a trout of the genus Oncorhynchus (e.g., rainbow trout)
Trout of the genus Oncorhynchus are classified separately from other Salmonidae.
If the fish is smoked rather than frozen
Smoked fish, including trout, falls under heading 03.05.
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
• Verify that the brook trout is not mixed with other species in the same shipment, as this could affect classification
• Keep records of the freezing process and species identification for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.19.00
Frozen Arctic Char
Whole frozen Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus), a cold-water Salmonidae fish, typically imported head-on and ungutted. It falls under this tariff item as a frozen Salmonidae other than Pacific salmon, Atlantic salmon, or Danube salmon, and is not a fillet or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Brown Trout
Whole frozen brown trout (Salmo trutta), a river-dwelling Salmonidae species, preserved by freezing for export. This product falls under the tariff item as a frozen Salmonidae not elsewhere specified, and is not a fillet or offal, which are excluded by the heading.
Frozen Lake Trout
Whole frozen lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush), a large Salmonidae species from the Great Lakes, imported ungutted. It is classified under this tariff item as an 'other' frozen Salmonidae, since it is not a Pacific or Atlantic salmon and is not a fillet or offal.
Frozen Rainbow Trout
Whole frozen rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), a species of the Salmonidae family, imported without fillets or further processing. This product falls under the tariff item as a frozen Salmonidae other than those specifically named in subheadings 0303.11 to 0303.14, and is not a fillet or offal.
Frozen Whitefish (Salmonidae)
Whole frozen whitefish species within Salmonidae like Coregonus (e.g., vendace), preserved for market. This product falls under the tariff item as an 'other' frozen Salmonidae, excluding fillets and offal, and is not a species covered by more specific subheadings.