Frozen Yellowfin Sole from Germany
Frozen whole yellowfin sole (Limanda aspera) from the Pleuronectidae family, a small Pacific flatfish excluding fillets. Under HTS 0303.39.01 as other frozen flatfish. Widely imported from Alaska and Russia for processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ensure catch certificates for illegal fishing prevention under NOAA regulations
• Document weight and freezing method to confirm not 'block' classification
• Avoid vacuum-packing that might suggest further processing triggering reclass