Fresh Chilled Brown Trout from Japan
Brown trout (Salmo trutta), fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and meat of heading 0304. Classified under HTS 0302.19.00.00 as 'other' Salmonidae, distinct from named salmon and specific trout subheadings. Commonly used in aquaculture and sport fishing markets.
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
• Provide aquaculture certification if farm-raised to distinguish from wild-caught and support traceability requirements
• Ensure labeling specifies 'fresh or chilled' and weight in kg; avoid vacuum-packing that could imply preservation beyond chilling
• Check for CITES permits if endangered strains; common error is misdeclaring as Pacific salmon leading to duty adjustments