Fresh Chilled Summer Flounder Fillets from Japan
Skin-on or skinless summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus) fillets, chilled for high-end seafood markets. Precisely matches HTS 0304.59.00.50 for fresh/chilled flounder fillets, adhering to exclusions for flours, meals, or pellets.
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
• Declare exact HTS statistical suffix .50 for flounder to access correct duty treatment
• Partner with certified cold-chain logistics to preserve freshness and avoid spoilage claims
• Monitor Section 232/301 tariffs if sourced from certain countries affecting seafood