Fresh Chilled Witch Flounder Fillets

Deep-water witch flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus) fillets, fresh chilled for gourmet applications. Classified in HTS 0304.59.00.50 as chilled flounder meat, fresh form, not converted to pellets or human-consumption flours per 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.

0304.81Lower: 10% vs 35%

If minced fresh or chilled

Minced fish meat, even flounder, is separated in 0304.81 regardless of species.

0303.54.00Same rate: 35%

If for fresh/chilled whole other flatfish

Whole fish precede fillet processing; 0303.54 covers non-halibut flatfish bodies.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If smoked or lightly processed

Smoked fillets enter Chapter 16 as prepared/preserved, not raw in 0304.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISF filing 24 hours prior with detailed species ID to preempt CBP questions

Avoid mincing on-site post-import, as minced meat may require 0304.80 reclassification

Check for shrimp product interactions if co-loaded, per statistical note on section 609