Chilled Steelhead Trout Fillet Alternative

Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss), anadromous rainbow trout fillets chilled, sometimes classified under other Salmonidae in 0304.52.0090 if not distinctly trout-headed. Treated as salmon-like in some trade contexts. Fits 'other' for non-specific Salmonidae meat.

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.

0304.42.00.00Same rate: 35%

If classified as freshwater trout

Steelhead often defaults to trout subheadings like 0304.42 if farmed inland, not anadromous salmon.

0302.42.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh whole steelhead

Whole fresh/chilled trout/steelhead in 0302.42 prior to filleting.

0304.92Lower: 16% vs 35%

If frozen minced

Frozen minced trout forms use 0304.92, altering from chilled fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm with CBP ruling if steelhead qualifies as 'other' vs trout-specific codes

Provide genetic or farm certification to distinguish from standard trout

Monitor temperature thresholds to prevent frozen misclassification

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