Fresh Chilled Witch Flounder Sole Fillets

Trimmed fillets of witch flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus, aka grey sole), fresh/chilled, HTS 0304.59.00.40 as sole. Delicate white meat used in fine dining.

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.

0302.83.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh whole fish

Whole fresh/chilled sole (not filleted) under heading 0302 for unprocessed fish.

0304.91Lower: 16% vs 35%

If other frozen fish meat

Frozen non-flatfish meat goes to 0304.91 if sole classification disputed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use block ice only; crushed ice melts and affects weight declaration

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