Fresh Chilled Rainbow Trout from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• 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