Fresh Rainbow Trout Fillets

Skin-on fillets from Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout), fresh and never frozen, sourced from sustainable aquaculture farms. These fillets are cut from whole trout after gutting and are ideal for grilling or pan-searing. Classified under HTS 0304.42.00.00 as fresh fillets of specified trout species.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as whole fresh trout

Whole fresh or chilled trout (not filleted) fall under heading 0303 for specific fish excluding fillets.

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen

Frozen fillets of trout are classified in 0304.62, as 0304 distinguishes fresh/chilled from frozen.

0309.90.10Same rate: 35%

If processed into pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets fit for human consumption from 0304-0308, directing to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification with scientific names to confirm HTS 0304.42 classification; misidentification can lead to reclassification

Maintain cold chain documentation proving fillets remain fresh/chilled (below 0°C but not frozen) during transit

Obtain FDA prior notice and comply with HACCP plans for seafood to prevent entry refusals