Fresh Flounder Fillets
Fresh fillets from Southern flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma), though primarily Cynoglossidae/Bothidae types qualify. HTS 0304.43.00 for fresh fillets of specific flatfish families like Bothidae. Pure fillets only, no mincing.
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Alternative Classifications
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If flounder from non-specified flatfish families
Only six families in 0304.43; others like some Paralichthys in 0304.49.
If swordfish or tuna fillets misdeclared
Non-flatfish fillets like bigeye tuna go to 0304.41.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify exact flounder species to confirm qualifying family (e.g
• Bothidae)
• FDA import alert checks for histamine in scombroid-like flatfish
• Separate from rock sole (Pleuronectidae) to maintain accurate subheading
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Fresh Atlantic Halibut Fillets
Fresh fillets from Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), a flatfish of the Pleuronectidae family, skinned and trimmed for immediate use. Classified under HTS 0304.43.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of flatfish from specified families including Pleuronectidae. Excludes any mincing or processing into flours, meals, or pellets.
Chilled Pacific Halibut Fillets
Chilled skinless fillets from Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) of the Pleuronectidae family, packed on ice for preservation. Falls under HTS 0304.43.00 for fresh or chilled fillets of named flatfish families. Not suitable for human consumption as flours or pellets per chapter notes.
Chilled European Plaice Fillets
Chilled fillets of European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a Pleuronectidae flatfish, vacuum-packed for freshness. Classified in HTS 0304.43.00 as chilled fillets of specified flatfish. Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption.
Chilled Witch Flounder Fillets
Chilled fillets of witch flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus), Cynoglossidae family, deep-water flatfish. Fits HTS 0304.43.00 as chilled fillets from listed flatfish families. Chapter notes prohibit inclusion of pellets or flours.
Fresh Petrale Sole Fillets
Fresh high-quality fillets from petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani), Pleuronectidae flatfish from Pacific waters. HTS 0304.43.00 for fresh fillets of Pleuronectidae et al. Excludes any agglomerated or binder-added products.
Chilled Brill Fillets
Chilled skinless fillets from brill (Scophthalmus rhombus), Scophthalmidae flatfish, European sourced. Classified HTS 0304.43.00 for chilled flatfish fillets from specified families. Not flours, meals, or pellets.