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Frozen Rex Sole

Frozen rex sole (Glyptocephalus zachirus), black rockfish flatfish relative, whole frozen. HTS 0303.39.01.95 for other flatfish. Used in Asian markets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	Free	+37.5%	37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇨🇦Canada	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+12.5%	12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.89Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If processed into other fillets

Unspecified fish fillets in 0304.89.

0309.10Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If made into flours, meals, pellets

Chapter notes exclude pellets fit for human consumption from 0303-0308.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Scientific naming prevents confusion with true soles

• FDA registration for facilities handling the product

• Bulk packaging declarations vs retail packs

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