Fresh Lemon Sole Fillets

Fresh, chilled skinless fillets of lemon sole (Microstomus kitt), a small flatfish from the Soleidae family known for its mild taste and thin profile. Sourced from North Atlantic fisheries, these fillets qualify under HTS 0304.43.00.10 as fresh/chilled sole. Perfect for quick sautéing or fish tacos.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0302.74.00Same rate: 35%

If imported fresh whole, neither filleted nor minced

Fresh whole flatfish like sole are under 0302 for fish excluding fillets.

0304.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fillets of Pacific salmon or similar, mistaken for sole

Salmon fillets have separate headings; only true Soleidae uses 0304.43.

0307.60.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If not for human consumption (e.g., bait or industrial use)

Fish fillets unfit for human food fall under 0307 for scrap and unfit products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure invoices specify 'fillets' (boneless meat separated from carcass) to avoid whole fish classification

Comply with EU or U.S. import bans on certain sole stocks if from restricted fisheries

Use insulated packaging with ice packs to preserve fresh/chilled condition during shipping

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