Live Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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