Frozen Brook Trout from Germany
Whole frozen brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), a North American Salmonidae native, frozen at sea or onshore. Classified in 0303.19.0100 as other frozen Salmonidae fish, not fillets or offal.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use ISF filings accurately with HTS code to prevent vessel holds
• Test for antibiotics/residues common in aquaculture trout to pass FDA sampling
• Declare exact weight including ice glaze to avoid undervaluation penalties