Live Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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