Fresh Petrale Sole Fillets from Japan
Fresh, chilled fillets from Pacific petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani), a lean flatfish with sweet, nutty meat from the Soleidae family. These boneless, skin-on or skinless cuts are harvested off the U.S. West Coast and fit HTS 0304.43.00.10 for fresh/chilled sole fillets. Commonly used in sustainable seafood dishes.
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
• Include catch certificates for sustainability compliance, especially for Pacific stocks under MSC standards
• Label with country of origin and scientific name to prevent disputes over flatfish family classification
• Monitor temperature logs during transit to maintain chilled status below 4°C