Fresh Chilled Sanddab

Pacific sanddab (Citharichthys spp.) from Bothidae family are small flatfish popular in sustainable fisheries. Fresh or chilled whole, they fall under HTS 0302.29.0190 for other 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.

0304.92.10.00Same rate: 35%

If other fillets fresh/chilled

Flatfish fillets specifically to 0304.92; whole excludes per heading 0304 note.

1605Lower: 10% vs 35%

If prepared rock lobster—no, for fish pastes

Prepared fish products to Chapter 16 for retail end-use.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If flours or meals from flatfish

Chapter note moves edible flours/meals/pellets to 0309, excluding 0302 scope.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from MSC-certified fisheries for easier green lane processing at ports

Avoid bulking with non-flatfish to prevent mixture reclassification under general headings

Document gutted but unheaded status if applicable; heading allows basic prep

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