Chilled Steelhead Trout Fillet Alternative from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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