Frozen Dover Sole Fillets from Japan
Frozen whole fillets from Dover sole (Solea solea), a flatfish species caught in the Atlantic and North Sea. Classified under HTS 0303.33.00.00 as frozen sole excluding fillets of heading 0304, but noting these are intact muscle portions without skinning or mincing.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Solea spp.) with documentation to avoid misclassification as other flatfish
• Obtain health certificates confirming the fish is frozen whole or in large pieces, not processed into fillets of 0304
• Monitor for antidumping duties on certain sole imports and ensure proper cold chain to prevent spoilage claims