Fresh Flounder Fillets
Fresh fillets from flounder (Pleuronectidae family), skinned and trimmed for immediate use. Classified under HTS 0304.43.00.20 as fresh or chilled fillets of flatfish specifically flounder, excluding mincing or processing into flours/meals.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole or in simple dressed form (head on/gutted)
Whole fresh/chilled flounder falls under heading 0303 for fresh whole fish, not processed into fillets.
If rock sole variety
Certain flatfish like rock sole may classify under 0304.61 if specified separately from general flounder.
If frozen instead of fresh/chilled
Frozen flounder fillets move to 0304.82, as chapter distinguishes by preservation state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish is fresh/chilled (not frozen) via temperature logs and inspection certificates to meet HTS 0304 requirements
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP compliance; include species certification to confirm flounder (Pleuronectidae)
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Fresh Skinless Flounder Loins
Fresh skinless loins cut from flounder, a premium flatfish cut for sushi or grilling. HTS 0304.43.00.20 covers fresh fillets/other meat of flounder, explicitly excluding flours or pellets fit for consumption.
IQF Never-Frozen Flounder Fillets
Individually quick frozen then thawed chilled flounder fillets labeled 'never frozen prior to packing.' HTS 0304.43.00.20 applies only if maintained chilled/fresh state upon import.
Fresh Alaskan Yellowfin Sole Fillets
Fresh fillets of yellowfin sole (Limanda aspera), a flounder-type flatfish from Bering Sea. Covered by HTS 0304.43.00.20 as flounder/flatfish fresh/chilled fillets.
Chilled Petrale Sole Fillets
Chilled fillets from petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani), Pacific flounder species. HTS 0304.43.00.20 for chilled flatfish fillets including flounder family.
Fresh Blackback Flounder Fillets
Fresh fillets of blackback flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus), winter flounder variety. Fits HTS 0304.43.00.20 as fresh flatfish (Pleuronectidae) fillets.
Chilled Skin-On Flounder Fillets
Chilled flounder fillets with skin intact, packed on ice for retail or foodservice. Falls under HTS 0304.43.00.20 for chilled fillets of flounder, a flatfish species, not minced or pelletized.