Frozen Brown Trout Headed & Gutted from Japan
Frozen brown trout (Salmo trutta) prepared as headed and gutted (H&G) but retaining skeletal structure. Falls under HTS 0303.14.00.00 as not fillets.
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
• Document exact processing level to distinguish H&G from skinless/boneless
• Provide photos or processing certificates if CBP questions classification
• Calculate duties based on drained weight excluding block ice