Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify species documentation matches listed trout varieties like Oncorhynchus mykiss to avoid reclassification
• Comply with FDA HACCP and seafood import monitoring for traceability; include smoking process certificates
• Check for Section 232 or antidumping duties on certain aquaculture sources; declare as smoked, not fresh