Fresh Chilled European Plaice from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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