Fresh Chilled European Plaice Whole Fish
Fresh chilled whole European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a flatfish from the Pleuronectidae family, typically weighing 0.5-2 kg per fish. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.22.00 as fresh or chilled flatfish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish is a megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.) rather than plaice
Megrim is a different flatfish species classified under a separate tariff item.
If the plaice is frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen fish are classified under heading 03.03, not 03.02.
If the plaice is cut into fillets
Fillets are excluded from heading 03.02 and fall under heading 03.04.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish is properly identified as Pleuronectes platessa on the commercial invoice to avoid misclassification
• Maintain the cold chain at 0-4°C during transport and provide a valid health certificate from the exporting country
• Verify that the product is not filleted or otherwise processed, as that would fall under heading 03.04
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.22.00
Gutted Fresh Plaice with Head On
Fresh or chilled plaice that has been gutted but retains head, tail, and skin, meeting the definition of whole fish under heading 03.02. This specific flatfish (Pleuronectes platessa) is imported for European cuisine markets and is not filleted or otherwise processed.
Head-Off Gutted Chilled Plaice
Chilled plaice with head removed but body intact, gilled, and gutted for reduced waste. Still qualifies as whole fish under tariff item 0302.22.00 since it is not filleted; common in wholesale seafood markets.
Ice-Packed Fresh Plaice for Retail
Fresh plaice packed on ice in styrofoam boxes for supermarket display, whole with scales intact. Classified under tariff item 0302.22.00 for chilled plaice, ensuring short shelf life and freshness for consumer markets.
Ungutted Wild-Caught Chilled Plaice
Whole ungutted plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) caught in the North Atlantic, packed in ice for chilled transport. This raw, fresh product fits tariff item 0302.22.00 as chilled flatfish excluding fillets, ideal for sushi-grade applications.