Chilled Skin-On Plaice Fillets from Japan
Fresh chilled plaice fillets with skin intact, prepared by removing bones and head, ideal for sushi-grade applications. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.45 for other fresh or chilled flatfish fillets specifically plaice, distinct from minced or frozen forms per chapter notes.
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
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below 4°C to qualify as chilled
• Label with country of catch and processing to meet Lacey Act declarations
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'flounder' which changes classification