Frozen Yellowfin Sole Whole Fish from China
Whole frozen yellowfin sole (Pleuronectes asper) from the Pleuronectidae family, preserved by freezing without filleting or further processing. This flatfish product falls under HTS 0303.39.0130 as it is frozen flatfish excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, specifically identified as yellowfin sole.
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
• Verify species identification with scientific name Pleuronectes asper via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and proper freezing temperature logs to meet import safety standards
• Obtain country-of-origin certificates, as certain shrimp-related restrictions may indirectly apply to mixed seafood shipments