Frozen Blackback Flounder from Japan
Frozen blackback flounder (Scophthalmus aquosus), a small flatfish species frozen in retail-ready portions. HTS 0303.39.0110 applies to this other flounder, ensuring it's not offal or processed into chapter-excluded pellets. Popular in New England seafood trade.
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
• Obtain species-specific DNA verification if challenged; comply with Lacey Act declarations for traceability; avoid common pitfall of incorrect weight declaration including packaging