0303.14.00.00 - Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)

This HTS category, 0303.14.00.00, specifically covers frozen trout. It encompasses various species of trout, including but not limited to Brown trout (Salmo trutta), Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki), and several other Oncorhynchus species native to North America. These are whole, unprocessed fish that have been preserved through freezing.

This classification distinguishes itself from its siblings by its specific focus on trout species. For instance, it is separate from subheadings 0303.11, 0303.12, and 0303.13, which cover different types of salmon. While both salmon and trout belong to the Salmonidae family, this subheading isolates trout for distinct tariff treatment. It is also differentiated from 0303.19.01.00, which serves as a residual category for other Salmonidae not specifically enumerated elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 0303.14.00.00. Therefore, the classification rests solely on the correct identification of the frozen fish as one of the specified trout species within the broader context of frozen fish and Salmonidae. Importers should ensure accurate species identification to ensure correct duty assessment.