Fresh Flounder Fillets from Japan
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.
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
• 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