Kippered Golden Trout from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'kippered' which implies smoked/brined; avoid 'cured' to prevent 0305.51 mix-up
• Test for sodium levels per FDA standards for brined smoked products
• Use refrigerated containers; declare temperature logs to avoid spoilage claims