Chilled Whole Lemon Sole from Japan
Fresh or chilled whole Lemon sole (Solea aurantiaca), a small flatfish from Solea spp., typically sold ungutted for retail display. Falls under HTS 0302.23.00.00 as chilled flatfish excluding fillets, ideal for European-style cooking. Sustainably sourced from North Atlantic fisheries.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide fishery certificates for sustainability compliance under US regulations; label with country of catch and Solea spp. confirmation; avoid freezing to prevent reclassification from fresh/chilled