Fresh Chilled Lake Trout
Lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush), fresh or chilled, classified in HTS 0302.19.00.00 as other Salmonidae excluding specified types. Large freshwater species used in commercial fishing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If partially processed and frozen
Frozen lake trout or dressed forms fall under 0303.39 for other frozen Salmonidae.
If prepared and preserved without vinegar
Preserved lake trout (not caviar) in airtight containers shifts to Chapter 16 prepared fish.
If turned into animal feed pellets
Pellets not fit for human consumption (per chapter note) are under 2309 as animal feed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide chain-of-custody docs from harvest to import for sustainability claims and customs verification
• Ensure no glazing or additives; declare net weight accurately to dodge overvaluation penalties
Related Products under HTS 0302.19.00.00
Fresh Chilled Rainbow Trout
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), fresh or chilled, whole or dressed, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. This falls under HTS 0302.19.00.00 as it is a species of Salmonidae other than Atlantic salmon, Pacific salmon, and trout specifically named in prior subheadings. It is supplied fresh or chilled for human consumption.
Fresh Chilled Brown Trout
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.
Fresh Chilled Arctic Char
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Fresh Chilled Brook Trout
Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), fresh or chilled, a North American Salmonidae species under HTS 0302.19.00.00 as 'other'. Often sourced from sustainable fisheries for fresh markets.
Fresh Chilled Whitefish
Certain whitefish species (Prosopium spp.) akin to Salmonidae, fresh or chilled under HTS 0302.19.00.00. Nordic variety for smoking or fresh sale, excluding fillets.
Fresh Chilled Grayling
Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus), a Salmonidae relative, fresh or chilled whole under HTS 0302.19.00.00. Specialty fish for fly-fishing and cuisine.