Frozen Brook Trout from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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