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Chilled American Plaice Fillets

Freshly caught and chilled fillets from American plaice (Hippoglossoides platessoides), a Pleuronectidae flatfish common in North Atlantic waters. These are classified as plaice fillets under HTS 0304.43.00.15 for fresh or chilled flatfish fillets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.91Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If other non-flatfish species like Atlantic cod

Flatfish-specific subheading 0304.43; other fish fillets use 0304.91.

0304.82Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If frozen plaice fillets

Fresh/chilled vs frozen distinction in 0304 splits plaice into separate subheadings.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide DNA or morphological verification for species, as plaice can be confused with flounder

• Use insulated packaging to maintain chill chain, with records for CBP inspection

• Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from certain countries