Fresh Chilled Rex Sole Fillets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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