Chilled Witch Flounder Fillets from Japan
Chilled fillets from witch flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus), Cynoglossidae flatfish, vacuum-packed for freshness. HTS 0304.43.0090 for other flatfish excluding tuna/bigeyes. Deep-water species used in chowders.
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
• Ensure country-specific catch docs for traceability per NOAA
• Avoid mincing >1% to stay out of 'minced' provisions
• Batch test for antibiotics common in aquaculture flatfish