Fresh Chilled Dover Sole Fillets from Japan
Whole fresh or chilled Dover sole (Solea solea) fish, a premium flatfish from the Solea genus, imported gutted and scaled but excluding separated fillets. Classified under HTS 0302.23.00.00 as fresh or chilled flatfish of the Solea spp., not processed into fillets or offal. This high-value species is prized for its delicate flavor in gourmet seafood markets.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific naming (Solea spp.) with certificates of origin to avoid misclassification; maintain cold chain documentation below 4°C for freshness claims; check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risks during processing