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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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