Flat Fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae, and Citharidae)
Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Fresh or chilled fillets of other fish: > Flat Fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae, and Citharidae)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 0304.43.00
Fresh Atlantic Halibut Fillets
Fresh fillets from Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), a flatfish of the Pleuronectidae family, skinned and trimmed for immediate use. Classified under HTS 0304.43.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of flatfish from specified families including Pleuronectidae. Excludes any mincing or processing into flours, meals, or pellets.
Chilled Pacific Halibut Fillets
Chilled skinless fillets from Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) of the Pleuronectidae family, packed on ice for preservation. Falls under HTS 0304.43.00 for fresh or chilled fillets of named flatfish families. Not suitable for human consumption as flours or pellets per chapter notes.
Chilled European Plaice Fillets
Chilled fillets of European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a Pleuronectidae flatfish, vacuum-packed for freshness. Classified in HTS 0304.43.00 as chilled fillets of specified flatfish. Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption.
Fresh Flounder Fillets
Fresh fillets from Southern flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma), though primarily Cynoglossidae/Bothidae types qualify. HTS 0304.43.00 for fresh fillets of specific flatfish families like Bothidae. Pure fillets only, no mincing.
Chilled Witch Flounder Fillets
Chilled fillets of witch flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus), Cynoglossidae family, deep-water flatfish. Fits HTS 0304.43.00 as chilled fillets from listed flatfish families. Chapter notes prohibit inclusion of pellets or flours.
Fresh Petrale Sole Fillets
Fresh high-quality fillets from petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani), Pleuronectidae flatfish from Pacific waters. HTS 0304.43.00 for fresh fillets of Pleuronectidae et al. Excludes any agglomerated or binder-added products.
Chilled Brill Fillets
Chilled skinless fillets from brill (Scophthalmus rhombus), Scophthalmidae flatfish, European sourced. Classified HTS 0304.43.00 for chilled flatfish fillets from specified families. Not flours, meals, or pellets.
Fresh Dover Sole Fillets
Fresh fillets from Dover sole (Solea solea) of the Soleidae family, deboned and ready for culinary use. HTS 0304.43.00 covers fresh or chilled fillets from Soleidae and other listed flatfish families. Distinct from minced meat or processed pellets unfit for this heading.
Fresh Lemon Sole Fillets
Fresh skinless fillets from lemon sole (Microstomus kitt), Bothidae family flatfish, ideal for gourmet markets. HTS 0304.43.00 applies to fresh/chilled fillets from Bothidae among listed families. Not applicable to agglomerated pellets or human-consumption flours.
Chilled Turbot Fillets
Chilled center-cut fillets from turbot (Scophthalmus maximus), Scophthalmidae family flatfish, premium quality. Under HTS 0304.43.00 for chilled fillets of named flatfish families. Excludes minced or pelletized forms per chapter exclusions.