Fresh Chilled European Plaice

European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) from Pleuronectidae is a common North Atlantic flatfish with orange spots and mild flavor. Whole fresh/chilled form places it in HTS 0302.29.0190 as unspecified flatfish.

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 Atlantic salmon but frozen

Specific frozen flatfish like trout to 0303.21; plaice as 'other' follows parallel.

0305.49Lower: 10% vs 35%

If smoked for retail sale

Smoked fish to 0305.4x for preserved products, end-use shift from fresh.

0302.82.00.00Same rate: 35%

If containing roes

Fish with roes have separate subheading 0302.82; excludes pure whole fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with EU-US seafood trade agreements for origin verification to secure preferential duties

Ensure no plastic packaging that could imply retail set, avoiding potential 0302 vs parts confusion

Test for histamine levels in flatfish; high levels may require re-export per FDA

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