Fresh Chilled Pacific Flounder from Japan
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.
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
• 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