Fresh Chilled Pacific Flounder Fillets from Japan
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.
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
• 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