Frozen Gutted Lemon Sole from Germany
Frozen, head-off and gutted lemon sole (Solea spp.), a European flatfish variety. HTS 0303.33.00.00 covers frozen sole excluding 0304 fillets and offal, allowing gutted whole fish forms.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use insulated shipping to maintain -18°C or below, with temperature logs for customs
• Separate any edible offal during processing to prevent inclusion under wrong subheading
• Confirm Solea spp. via DNA testing if disputed, as legal definitions are strict