Fresh Chilled Plaice Fillets from Japan
Skinless fillets from plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), fresh or chilled, not frozen or minced, sourced from North Atlantic fisheries. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.45 as fresh or chilled fillets of plaice, a flatfish species, excluding those fit for human consumption in processed forms like flours. Meets chapter notes by being unprocessed fish meat.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP compliance for fresh seafood to avoid detention
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Pleuronectes platessa) to confirm plaice classification
• Provide catch certificates for traceability, as flatfish may face sustainability scrutiny