Frozen Skinned Cutthroat Trout Blocks

Frozen skinless blocks of cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki) fillets exceeding 4.5 kg each, portioned into pieces for subsequent mincing or uniform cutting in processing facilities. These are wild or farmed freshwater trout frozen in bulk form. HTS 0304.82.10.00 applies to such specifically purposed, heavy trout blocks.

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.

0302.82.00Same rate: 35%

If imported fresh whole

Fresh or chilled whole trout heads to heading 0302 for uncooked whole fish.

0304.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If rockfish instead of trout

Similar frozen fillets but different species family shift to heading 0304.61.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If further processed into frozen fish meal unfit for humans

Mechanically separated or meal-like products may classify under Chapter 07 vegetables/legumes if pelletized.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure Customs declaration specifies 'imported to be minced/ground' with end-user processing letters

Test for skin remnants; incomplete skinning risks reclassification to unskinned fillet codes

Monitor block integrity during shipping to maintain over 4.5 kg weight certification

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