Fresh Chilled Witch Flounder from Japan
Witch flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus) from Cynoglossidae is a deep-water flatfish with fine texture. Shipped whole, fresh or chilled, it qualifies under HTS 0302.29.0190 for miscellaneous flatfish excluding fillets or offal.
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%
Import Tips
• Obtain AQIM approval for aquaculture-sourced flatfish if applicable; wild-caught needs harvest logs
• Declare exact HTS at entry to avoid automatic shift to general fish rates