Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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