Fresh Chilled Flounder
Fresh chilled summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus), a flatfish species, presented whole and chilled. This fish is not specifically listed in the subheadings of heading 03.02, and it is not a halibut, turbot, or plaice, so it is classified as 'Other' under 0302.49.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the flounder is not a species covered by the 'Other' subheading 0302.49
Other fresh or chilled fish not elsewhere specified, if the flatfish is not classified under the specific 'Other' subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the species is summer flounder and not a flatfish listed elsewhere, such as halibut (0302.31-0302.39)
• Keep the fish chilled and provide a detailed product description
• Consult CBSA for any species-specific import requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.49.00
Fresh Chilled Croaker
Fresh chilled Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus), a small drum fish from US East Coast estuaries, presented whole and chilled. This species is not specifically named in the preceding subheadings of heading 03.02, and it is not excluded by Chapter 3 notes, so it falls under 'Other' as a fresh or chilled fish.
Fresh Chilled Grouper
Fresh chilled gag grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis), a large bottom-dwelling reef fish from southeastern US waters, presented whole and chilled. This species is not named in the specific subheadings of heading 03.02, so it is classified as 'Other' under 0302.49.00.
Fresh Chilled Hake
Fresh chilled hake (Merluccius spp.), a lean white fish from Atlantic and Pacific fisheries, imported whole and chilled. Hake is not listed in the specific subheadings of heading 03.02, so it falls under 'Other' as 0302.49.00.
Fresh Chilled Lingcod
Fresh chilled lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus), a large greenling from the Northeast Pacific, presented whole and chilled. This species is not specifically named in the subheadings of heading 03.02, so it is classified as 'Other' under 0302.49.00.
Fresh Chilled Pacific Cod
Fresh chilled Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), a white-fleshed fish caught in cold North Pacific waters, typically sold whole and chilled on ice. This species is not listed in the specific subheadings of heading 03.02, so it falls under 'Other' as 0302.49.00.
Fresh Chilled Pollock
Fresh chilled Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus), a mild-flavored demersal fish harvested in the Bering Sea, sold fresh or chilled ungutted. This species is not specifically named in the subheadings of heading 03.02, so it is classified as 'Other' under 0302.49.00.