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U.S. imports of frozen trout fillets (HS 030482) totaled $3.9M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Frozen Trout Fillets paid $344K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.9% on $3.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFarmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) accounts for the bulk of frozen trout fillet trade, with Chile the dominant US supplier and Turkey a significant secondary source — both reflecting established freshwater aquaculture industries. The US schedule separates large skinned frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg (0304821000), used by processors for portioning and value-added products, from other frozen trout fillets (0304825000) covering retail and foodservice formats. Trout fillets are subject to FDA prior notice and standard seafood HACCP requirements; importers should verify that foreign establishments are FDA-registered and that HACCP plans are in place at the processing facility.
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Frozen trout fillets sold at retail are subject to mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) under USDA regulations, and must disclose whether the product is farm-raised or wild-caught. FDA also requires that any added substances (such as phosphates used in processing) be declared on the label. Importers should confirm that foreign processors' ingredient and additive practices comply with FDA food additive regulations before importation. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered food importer for current admissibility requirements.
Chile developed a large-scale rainbow trout aquaculture industry alongside its Atlantic salmon sector, benefiting from cold, clean Patagonian water systems and established cold-chain export infrastructure. Production costs and year-round farming capacity make Chilean trout fillets highly competitive in the US market. Turkey is a secondary supplier serving similar aquaculture-driven economics in the Mediterranean region.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304825000 | TROUT FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI | $3.0M | 8.50% | $252K |
| 0304821000 | TROUT FILLETS, SKINNED, FRZN BLOCKS GT 4.5 KG | $917K | 10.00% | $92K |
TROUT FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
TROUT FILLETS, SKINNED, FRZN BLOCKS GT 4.5 KG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0304820000 | TROUT FILLETS, FROZEN | $74K |
TROUT FILLETS, FROZEN
7.2K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $749K | -- | -$749K |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | $576K | -- | -$576K |