Frozen Brown Trout
Whole frozen brown trout (Salmo trutta), a river-dwelling Salmonidae species, preserved by freezing for export. HTS 0303.19.0100 applies to this 'other' frozen Salmonidae fish excluding fillets of 0304.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If headed and eviscerated but whole
Certain processed forms of Salmonidae while still 'whole' may fall under specific subheadings based on preparation level.
If cut into steaks or portions
Frozen fish meat excluding fillets (e.g., steaks) of Salmonidae goes to 0304, not whole fish.
If dried, not frozen
Dried fish preparations, even of Salmonidae, classify under Chapter 07 if not meeting fresh/frozen criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages clearly with species name and 'whole frozen fish' to facilitate CBP examination
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all seafood imports to avoid detention
• Ensure temperature logs during transit to maintain frozen state, preventing reclassification as thawed
Related Products under HTS 0303.19.01.00
Frozen Rainbow Trout
Whole frozen rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), a species of the Salmonidae family, imported without fillets or further processing. Classified under HTS 0303.19.0100 as frozen fish of Salmonidae, excluding fillets of heading 0304 and edible offal.
Frozen Arctic Char
Whole frozen Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus), a cold-water Salmonidae fish, typically imported head-on and ungutted. Falls under HTS 0303.19.0100 for other frozen Salmonidae excluding fillets and offal.
Frozen Brook Trout
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.
Frozen Lake Trout
Whole frozen lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush), a large Salmonidae species from Great Lakes, imported ungutted. HTS 0303.19.0100 covers this other frozen Salmonidae excluding heading 0304 products.
Frozen Whitefish (Salmonidae)
Whole frozen whitefish species within Salmonidae like Coregonus (e.g., vendace), preserved for market. Fits HTS 0303.19.0100 as other frozen Salmonidae fish excluding fillets and offal.