Frozen Head-On Rock Sole from Japan
Frozen rock sole with heads intact, a flatfish from the Pleuronectidae family, imported in bulk for ethnic markets or processing. Fits HTS 0303.39.0120 as other frozen flatfish excluding offal or fillets; whole fish form distinguishes from pellets per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label with country of catch origin and scientific name to meet USFWS requirements under Lacey Act
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove frozen state, preventing reclassification as fresh (0302)
• Watch for size grading issues; uniform lots reduce inspection delays