Live Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Live rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) imported for aquaculture or restocking programs, classified under HTS 0301.91.00.00 as live trout of the specified species. These fish are transported in oxygenated water tanks to maintain viability during shipping.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dead and chilled or fresh
Dead trout, whether chilled or not, shift to heading 0302 for fresh or chilled fish, excluding live specimens.
If a trout species not explicitly listed
Only specifically named trout species like Oncorhynchus mykiss fall under 0301.91; others go to other live fish in 0301.99.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming the fish are free from diseases like VHS or IHN, as required by USDA APHIS
• Use approved oxygenated transport systems and declare exact species to avoid misclassification with other live fish
• Check state-specific aquaculture permits; common pitfalls include inadequate water quality documentation leading to rejection
Related Products under HTS 0301.91.00.00
Live Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)
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.
Live Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki)
Live Yellowstone or coastal cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki), imported alive for hatchery programs or angling, fall under HTS 0301.91.00.00 as specified live trout species. These native North American trout demand precise water parameter controls in transit.
Live Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita)
Live golden trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita), a rare Sierra Nevada species for conservation breeding, precisely fits HTS 0301.91.00.00 for live enumerated trout. Shipped in specialized aerated containers to support breeding programs.
Live Apache Trout (Oncorhynchus apache)
Live Apache trout (Oncorhynchus apache), a threatened species for recovery programs, classified under HTS 0301.91.00.00 as live trout of listed species. Imports support federal hatchery restocking efforts with strict biosecurity.
Live Gila Trout (Oncorhynchus gilae)
Live Gila trout (Oncorhynchus gilae) for southwestern U.S. recovery initiatives, matching HTS 0301.91.00.00 for specific live trout species. Transported live to maintain genetic purity in restoration projects.
Live Trout Fingerlings (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Juvenile live rainbow trout fingerlings (Oncorhynchus mykiss) for on-growing in U.S. farms, under HTS 0301.91.00.00 as live trout. Smaller size requires even higher oxygenation densities in transport.