Live Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Live steelhead, the anadromous form of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), imported for ocean pen farming under HTS 0301.91.00.00 as live trout. Acclimation from salt to fresh water may be needed post-import.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as live ornamental trout
Ornamental live fish like fancy trout varieties use 0301.11, based on end-use.
If frozen whole
Frozen whole trout shift to heading 0303 for frozen fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document salinity history for proper quarantine acclimation
• Screen for sea lice; mandatory for Pacific salmonids
• Use double-bag transport for virus containment
Related Products under HTS 0301.91.00.00
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.
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.