U.S. imports of Smoked Trout, Including Fillets (HS 030543) totaled $1.8M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Smoked Trout, Including Fillets paid $125K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.79% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Smoked Trout, Including Fillets imports of $1.8M in August 2026 ran 57% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 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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11 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 3 of 21 in heading 0305
Subheading 030543 · $1.8M of $32.9M
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$1.8MYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.9M of Smoked Trout, Including Fillets and exported $173K.
Through August 2026 · exports 2 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305430000 | Smoked Trout Including Fillets | $1.8M | 6.79% | 66.03% | $125K |
Imports · August 2026
origin
Denmark and Norway together supply 99% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
34.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.79% of imports for consumption.