Frozen Rainbow Trout from Japan
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.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific name to confirm Salmonidae family classification and avoid misclassification as non-Salmonidae fish
• Provide certificates of origin and frozen chain-of-custody documentation to prove compliance with FDA seafood import requirements
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing gutted fish without scales, which may require additional processing declarations