0304.59.00.50/Fresh Chilled Witch Flounder Fillets/Japan

Fresh Chilled Witch Flounder Fillets from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• 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