Fresh Chilled Rex Sole Fillets from Germany
Skinless fillets from rex sole (Glyptocephalus productus), fresh or chilled, precisely HTS 0304.59.00.40 for other sole flatfish. Prized for sushi-grade quality.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Histamine testing mandatory for scombroid risks, even for flatfish; retain lab results
• Declare as 'flatfish fillets - sole' explicitly on commercial invoice
• Avoid vacuum-packing if chilled; may be seen as semi-processed