Frozen Dover Sole Fillets
Frozen fillets of Dover sole (Solea solea), from the Soleidae family of flatfish, are typically skinned and boneless for culinary use. These are individually quick-frozen (IQF) to maintain texture and quality. They fall under tariff item 0304.83.00 as frozen flatfish fillets.
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 fillets are minced or ground
Minced fish meat is classified separately from whole fillets under heading 03.04.
If imported as whole fish or in cuts other than fillets
Whole fish and non-fillet cuts are classified under heading 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fillets are skinned and boneless, and have species documentation (Solea solea)
• Confirm the freezing method (IQF) and that the product is not minced
• Check if a CFIA permit is required for this fish product
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.83.00
Bulk Frozen California Halibut Fillet Blocks
Large frozen blocks of skinned California halibut (Paralichthys californicus) fillets for mincing or dimensional cutting post-import. These are frozen flat fish fillets, classified under tariff item 0304.83.00 for the Bothidae family.
Bulk Frozen Greenland Halibut Processing Blocks
Large frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg containing skinned fillets of Greenland halibut, prepared for industrial mincing into fish patties or uniform portions. This flatfish species is classified under tariff item 0304.83.00 as frozen fillets of flat fish.
Bulk Frozen Skinned Turbot Blocks
Commercial frozen blocks of skinned turbot fillets exceeding 4.5 kg each, imported for grinding into fishmeal or uniform seafood portions. These are frozen flat fish fillets, classified under tariff item 0304.83.00 for the Scophthalmidae family.
Frozen Atlantic Flounder Fillet Blocks for Processing
Frozen Atlantic flounder (Verasper moseri) fillets in large blocks exceeding 4.5 kg, skinned and imported for industrial grinding into uniform portions. These blocks are classified under tariff item 0304.83.00 as frozen fillets of flat fish, specifically flounder of the Pleuronectidae family.
Frozen Blackback Flounder Processing Blocks
Frozen blackback flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) fillets in blocks over 4.5 kg, skinned and intended for industrial cutting into uniform dimensions. These are frozen fillets of flat fish, classified under tariff item 0304.83.00 for the Pleuronectidae family.
Frozen Dover Sole Fillet Blocks for Processing
Large frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned Dover sole fillets, imported exclusively for mincing or cutting into uniform portions. This product falls under tariff item 0304.83.00 as frozen fillets of flat fish of the Soleidae family.