Live Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) from China
Live brown trout (Salmo trutta), a freshwater species used in sport fishing and farm stocking, directly matches HTS 0301.91.00.00 for live trout of the enumerated species. They require careful handling to preserve oxygenation during international transport.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide import permits from U.S
• Fish and Wildlife Service for sport fish species to prevent invasive species risks
• Label shipments clearly with scientific names and quantities; pitfalls include temperature fluctuations causing mortality
• Coordinate with CBP for live cargo inspection upon arrival to expedite release