Chilled Rock Sole Fillets from Japan
Chilled fillets of rock sole (Lepidopsetta spp.), a robust Pacific flatfish from Soleidae with meaty texture for grilling. Skinless and boneless, these are kept chilled post-harvest and classified under HTS 0304.43.00.10 for chilled sole fillets. Popular in Asian-inspired cuisine.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain supply chain records showing no freezing to qualify as chilled
• Label with harvest date to ensure freshness within allowable import windows
• Beware of re-export documentation if transshipped through third countries