Fresh Chilled Sanddab from Japan
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.
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
• 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