Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)
Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Smoked fish, including fillets, other than edible fish offal: > Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0305.43.00.00
Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillets
These are vacuum-sealed fillets from Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) that have been hot-smoked to preserve flavor and texture, without cooking beyond the smoking process. They fall under HTS 0305.43.00.00 as smoked trout, specifically excluding edible offal, and are ready for retail consumption. The product is brined lightly before smoking to enhance taste.
Hot-Smoked Steelhead Trout Whole
Whole steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) hot-smoked over alder wood, gutted and scaled but intact, ideal for slicing at home. Classified under HTS 0305.43.00.00 as smoked trout, not offal, with smoking as the primary preservation method. Not further cooked, preserving natural oils.
Cold-Smoked Brown Trout Sides
Sides of Salmo trutta (brown trout) cold-smoked at low temperatures for a silky texture, typically portioned for gourmet markets. This product is under HTS 0305.43.00.00 for smoked trout excluding offal, with smoking as the key process whether cooked before or during. Popular in charcuterie displays.
Smoked Apache Trout Fillets
Premium smoked fillets from the endangered Oncorhynchus apache, lightly smoked for conservation-market appeal. Fits HTS 0305.43.00.00 as named trout species, smoked including fillets but not offal. Sourced from sustainable farms to meet listing criteria.
Kippered Golden Trout
Split and butterflied Oncorhynchus aguabonita (golden trout) kippered through smoking, a traditional preservation style. Classified in HTS 0305.43.00.00 for smoked trout, as kippering involves smoking often with brine. Ready-to-eat without further prep.
Smoked Cutthroat Trout Portions
Pre-portioned smoked Oncorhynchus clarki (cutthroat trout) for easy serving, smoked with herbs. Under HTS 0305.43.00.00 as smoked trout including such forms, not offal. High-end seafood market staple.
Alderwood Smoked Gila Trout
Oncorhynchus gilae (Gila trout) smoked over alderwood for smoky flavor, sold whole or filleted. HTS 0305.43.00.00 covers this specific trout smoked, per hierarchy. Sustainable sourcing emphasized.
Smoked Chrysogaster Trout Steaks
Thick steaks from Oncorhynchus chrysogaster, cold-smoked for delicatessen sales. Fits 0305.43.00.00 as named smoked trout. Cross-cut for grilling appeal.
Pacific Coast Smoked Trout Loins
Boneless loins from Pacific Oncorhynchus mykiss, hot-smoked. HTS 0305.43.00.00 for smoked trout forms. Premium boneless product.
Herb-Infused Smoked Trout
Rainbow trout infused with dill and smoked, whole presentation. Under 0305.43.00.00 as base smoked trout. Flavor enhancements common.