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