Frozen Skinned Rainbow Trout Blocks from China

Frozen blocks of skinned rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fillets, each weighing over 4.5 kg, intended for further processing into minced or uniformly cut pieces. These blocks are specifically prepared without skin and frozen solid for industrial mincing, grinding, or portioning. Classified under HTS 0304.82.10.00 due to the block format, weight, and explicit import purpose for mechanical breakdown.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Include certification that blocks are destined for mincing, grinding, or uniform cutting to justify 0304.82.10.00 classification and avoid reclassification as retail fillets

Provide documentation on block weight (over 4.5 kg) and skinless state; ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and country-of-origin labeling

Verify no human consumption readiness (e.g

no individual packaging) to prevent misclassification under heading 0304 general frozen fillets