Fresh Chilled Blackback Flounder Fillets from China
High-quality, hand-filleted blackback flounder (Scophthalmus aquosus) kept fresh chilled for retail fishmongers. HTS 0304.59.00.50 applies to these flatfish fillets, fresh or chilled, not fitting pellet or flour definitions in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure chain-of-custody records from vessel to importer to comply with Seafood Import Monitoring Program
• Avoid common pitfall of vacuum-packing, which may trigger 'frozen' scrutiny if not properly declared
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals per FDA guidelines before shipment