Frozen Skin-On Steelhead Trout Fillets

Frozen fillets of steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), retaining the skin for culinary applications like grilling. Fits HTS 0304.82.5000 as 'other' frozen fillets specifically from the listed trout species, whether skin-on or skinless, provided they are not minced.

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.

0304.81.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh or chilled instead of frozen

Fresh/chilled trout fillets are classified in 0304.81, differentiated by state of preservation from frozen in 0304.82.

0305.59.00.01Same rate: 35%

If sold as fish sticks or portions with breading

Breaded or battered fish portions are 'other prepared fish fillets' under 0305, not plain frozen fillets.

0302.82.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as fresh whole trout and filleted domestically

Fresh whole trout enters under 0302; post-import filleting doesn't retroactively change import classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with exact species name and scientific nomenclature to support classification under trout-specific subheading

Include commercial invoice detailing fillet cut (skin-on) and weight; discrepancies can lead to audits

Comply with USDA/APHIS requirements if from regions with disease concerns, preventing entry denial

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