Frozen Rock Sole
Frozen whole rock sole (Lepidopsetta spp.), a flatfish of the Pleuronectidae family, preserved by freezing without filleting or further processing. This product falls under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'other' frozen flatfish, excluding edible offal.
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 edible offal is included
Offal is classified separately under subheading 0303.91.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is whole and not filleted, as fillets are classified under heading 0304
• Declare the species name (Lepidopsetta spp.) accurately to avoid misclassification
• Ensure the fish is frozen at the time of import to meet CBSA requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.39.00
Bulk Frozen Rock Sole H&G
Bulk frozen rock sole, headed and gutted (H&G), in master cartons for institutional buyers. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'other' frozen flatfish, as H&G is a standard whole form.
Frozen Atlantic Flounder Fillets
Frozen whole Atlantic flounder fillets (Pseudopleuronectes americanus), a flatfish of the Pleuronectidae family, preserved by freezing. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'other' frozen flatfish, excluding edible offal.
Frozen Atlantic Halibut
Frozen whole Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), a flatfish of the Pleuronectidae family, preserved by freezing without filleting or further processing. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'other' frozen flatfish, excluding edible offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Frozen Blackback Flounder
Frozen blackback flounder (Scophthalmus aquosus), a small flatfish species frozen in retail-ready portions, not filleted or processed into offal. This product falls under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'other' frozen flatfish.
Frozen Dressed Rock Sole
Frozen rock sole that has been gutted and gilled but retains head and tail, a common form for wholesale seafood markets. This product falls under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'other' frozen flatfish, as it remains whole.
Frozen Greenland Turbot
Frozen whole Greenland turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides), also known as Greenland halibut, a right-eyed flatfish of the Bothidae family. This product is frozen whole, excluding fillets and offal, and falls under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'other' frozen flatfish.