Kippered Golden Trout from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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