0302.29.01.90/Fresh Chilled Lemon Sole/Japan

Fresh Chilled Lemon Sole from Japan

Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) of the Pleuronectidae family features thin, flaky flesh with a subtle lemony taste. This whole fresh or chilled flatfish fits HTS 0302.29.0190 as 'other' excluding specific flatfish types and any fillets.

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%

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Import Tips

• Use insulated shipping with ice packs and include bills of lading specifying 'whole fresh/chilled' to prevent frozen misclassification

• Check for Section 232/301 tariffs if from certain origins; flatfish often exempt but verify