Fresh Chilled Summer Flounder

Whole summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus), fresh or chilled, a Pleuronectidae flatfish excluding offal or fillets. Classified precisely as 'Flounder' under HTS 0302.29.0110 for other flatfish in fresh/chilled state.

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.

0302.21.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically halibut (Hippoglossus spp.)

Halibut, a distinct flatfish, has its own subheading 0302.21.

0303.29.01Same rate: 35%

If for bulk industrial freezing

Industrial frozen flatfish uses 0303; retail fresh stays in 0302.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If processed into pellets fit for human consumption

Pellets or flours from fish are classified under heading 0309 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use COA from suppliers confirming no antibiotics or contaminants per FDA import alerts

Label packages clearly as 'whole fresh/chilled flounder' to prevent offal separation issues