Fresh Chilled Pacific Flounder

Whole fresh or chilled Pacific flounder (Verasper moseri) from the Pleuronectidae family, in unprepared form excluding fillets. Fits HTS 0302.29.0110 as 'Flounder' within other flatfish, fresh or chilled, for direct human consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen whole

Frozen flatfish excluding fillets go to heading 0303, changing the duty structure.

0304.41.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as headed and gutted fillets

Any filleted or meat portions are directed to heading 0304 for fish fillets.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If cooked or prepared

Prepared or preserved fish moves to Chapter 16, not fresh/chilled Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below 4°C to qualify as chilled

Declare exact flatfish family (Pleuronectidae) on commercial invoice for customs clearance

Watch for mislabeling as halibut, which could lead to HTS 0302.21 reclassification