Fresh Chilled Pacific Flounder Fillets

Premium skinless fillets from Pacific flounder (Hippoglossus stenolepis), chilled on ice for restaurant supply. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.50 as other fresh/chilled flatfish fillets specifically identified as flounder, distinct from minced or pelletized forms per chapter notes.

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.

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen and other flatfish

Frozen non-principal flatfish fillets go to 0304.62, differentiated by temperature state from chilled.

0304.89.50Same rate: 35%

If from non-flatfish species misidentified

Other fresh/chilled fish fillets fall under 0304.89 if not confirmed as flatfish like flounder.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If cooked or prepared, not raw

Prepared/preserved fish fillets move to Chapter 16, excluding raw fresh/chilled from 0304.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use insulated containers with temperature logs to maintain 'chilled' status below 4°C during transit

Include commercial invoice detailing fillet weight, species, and harvest date for CBP valuation

Beware of overfishing quotas; verify sustainability certifications to mitigate antidumping risks