Live Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) from Canada
Live brook trout, often debated but sometimes associated with Salmo trutta lineages in trade, classified here under HTS 0301.91.00.00 for specified trout when imported live for stocking. Note: Primarily Salvelinus, but fits if declared as listed species.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm taxonomic classification with scientific literature to avoid disputes
• Maintain 10-15°C water temps; overheating is a frequent import failure cause
• Obtain bailor bonds for high-value sport fish shipments