Frozen Sanddab
Frozen Pacific sanddab (Citharichthys spp.) is a small flatfish from the Cynoglossidae family, imported whole. It is classified under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'Other' frozen flatfish, excluding offal, and is a niche product for restaurants.
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 product includes edible offal such as livers or roes
Edible offal of flatfish is classified under subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
If the fish is filleted or processed into fish meat
Fillets and other fish meat of flatfish fall under heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify the exact species (e.g
• Citharichthys sordidus) on import documents to avoid misclassification
• Ensure the product is not mixed with offal, which would change the tariff item
• Confirm the fish is for human consumption to stay within Chapter 3
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.39.00
Bulk Frozen Rock Sole H&G
Bulk frozen rock sole, headed and gutted (H&G), presented in master cartons for institutional buyers. This product is a flatfish of the Pleuronectidae family, not filleted or processed into offal, and falls under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'Other' frozen flatfish.
Bulk Frozen Yellowfin Sole for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen whole yellowfin sole intended for further industrial processing, a flatfish of the Pleuronectidae family. This product is not filleted or processed into offal, and falls under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'Other' frozen flatfish.
Frozen Arrowtooth Flounder
Frozen arrowtooth flounder (Atheresthes stomias) is a large flatfish from the Pleuronectidae family, frozen in whole form. It falls under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'other' frozen flatfish, not being fillets or offal. The product is not processed into pellets, aligning with chapter note 3.
Frozen Atlantic Flounder Fillets
Frozen Atlantic flounder fillets (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) are flatfish products belonging to the Pleuronectidae family. They are classified under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'other' frozen flatfish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04. The product is not processed into pellets or offal, aligning with the chapter's exclusions.
Frozen Atlantic Halibut
Frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), a flatfish of the Pleuronectidae family, presented whole and not further processed into fillets or other meat of heading 03.04. 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) is a small flatfish species from the Scophthalmidae family, frozen in retail-ready portions. It falls under tariff item 0303.39.00 as 'other' frozen flatfish, not being offal or processed into pellets. The product is not a fillet, so it remains within heading 03.03.