Fresh Steelhead Trout Fillets from Japan
Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss sea-run form) fillets, fresh and sushi-grade, with high oil content for superior taste. Individually quick-chilled post-filleting for market freshness. HTS 0304.42.00.00 applies to fresh fillets of Oncorhynchus mykiss trout.
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
• Differentiate steelhead from salmon via DNA testing if challenged, as mislabeling risks penalties
• Use NAICS codes specific to seafood processing on CBP forms for accurate entry
• Monitor EU/US reciprocity on farmed trout residue limits