Fresh Chilled Atlantic Flounder Fillets from Japan
Skinless, boneless fillets from Atlantic flounder (Paralichthys dentatus), fresh chilled for immediate use in sushi or grilling. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.50 as fresh or chilled fillets of flounder, a flatfish species, excluding mincing or processing into flour. Meets chapter notes by being unprocessed fish meat suitable for direct human consumption.
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 prevent detention at ports
• Provide species-specific documentation like catch certificates to verify flounder origin and avoid CITES issues
• Label accurately as 'fresh chilled flounder fillets' to prevent reclassification to frozen (0304.61) categories