Chilled Skinless Plaice Fillets from Japan
Skinless fillets from European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a true plaice flatfish from the Pleuronectidae family, chilled to 0-4°C. Classified under HTS 0304.43.00.15 for fresh or chilled fillets of specified flatfish families including Pleuronectidae.
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
• Label with exact species and processing details (e.g
• skinless) to prevent disputes over fillet definition
• Comply with HACCP plans for chilled seafood to avoid FDA holds at port
• Monitor temperature logs during import to prove 'chilled' status, avoiding reclassification as fresh or frozen