Fresh Chilled Lemon Sole Fillets

Skin-off fillets of lemon sole (Microstomus kitt), fresh or chilled, fitting HTS 0304.59.00.40 as other flat fish sole meat. Known for thin, delicate texture perfect for quick cooking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If containing bone or skin pieces

Fillets with bones classify as 'other' under plaice/sole subheadings if not purely meat.

0303.23.00Same rate: 35%

If Farmed lemon sole as fresh/chilled flat fish under 0303, distinct from wild-caught fillets.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If made into pellets for human consumption

Chapter note excludes pellets fit for humans from 0304-0308, moving to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with country of origin and catch date; EU exports need EU health certificate format

Inspect for parasites before import; FDA may require visual checks on arrival

Separate from minced fish to avoid blending into 0304.89 category