Chilled American Plaice Fillets from Japan
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.
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
• 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