Frozen Yellowfin Sole from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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