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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen rainbow trout shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, as chilling does not preserve below freezing point.
If processed into fillets
Fillets or other fish meat of Salmonidae fall under heading 0304, excluding whole or dressed fresh/chilled fish.
If sturgeon caviar extracted
Edible fish offal like sturgeon caviar (a Salmonidae relative) is classified separately under 0302.71, not whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and obtain certificates of origin to confirm non-Atlantic/Pacific salmon classification
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving fish remained fresh/chilled (below 0°C) during transit to avoid reclassification as frozen under 0303
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide health certificates; watch for common pitfalls like improper temperature logs leading to spoilage claims
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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
Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus), fresh or chilled whole fish from the Salmonidae family. HTS 0302.19.00.00 applies to this 'other' salmonid species, prized for its flavor in gourmet markets, excluding any fillets.
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 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.
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.