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U.S. imports of smoked trout, including fillets (HS 030543) totaled $911K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Smoked Trout, Including Fillets paid $86K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.5% on $911K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Smoked Trout, Including Fillets imports of $911K in April 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSmoked trout — whether presented whole or as fillets — is classified under a single US tariff line (0305430000), making species verification and smoking confirmation the primary classification checkpoints. Denmark leads US imports under this heading, with Norway and Ukraine also notable sources, reflecting both farmed rainbow trout operations and artisanal smoking traditions across Europe. The product competes in the premium smoked seafood segment alongside smoked salmon, and importers should ensure FDA admissibility review and seafood HACCP compliance are in order before shipment.
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Heading 030543 covers smoked trout broadly, including rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and other trout species. However, if a product is marketed or biologically classified as salmon rather than trout — which can be ambiguous for some Oncorhynchus species — it may be more appropriately classified under the smoked salmon heading (030541). Species identification supported by scientific documentation can be important when the distinction is not clear-cut.
Smoked trout from Ukraine must be imported from an FDA-registered foreign food facility, with Prior Notice filed before arrival. The shipment is subject to FDA examination at the port of entry under seafood HACCP regulations. Importers should also verify current US Customs and Border Protection requirements regarding any applicable trade measures or import alerts affecting Ukrainian seafood products at the time of shipment. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305430000 | SMOKED TROUT INCLUDING FILLETS | $911K | 9.46% | $86K |
SMOKED TROUT INCLUDING FILLETS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0305430000 | SMOKED TROUT INCLUDING FILLETS | $0 |
SMOKED TROUT INCLUDING FILLETS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINCINNATI-LAWRENCEBURG, OH | $655K | -- | -$655K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $246K | -- | -$246K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $10K | -- | -$10K |