Frozen Dressed Rock Sole from China
Frozen rock sole that has been gutted and gilled but retains head and tail, a common form for wholesale seafood markets. Under HTS 0303.39.0120 for frozen flatfish other than fillets; remains whole fish, not processed into meal or pellets as per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide processing certificates showing 'dressed whole' status to distinguish from fillets
• Ensure ATPA or GSP eligibility if from qualifying countries; check for antidumping on flatfish
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals common in bottom-dwelling sole