Chilled Dab Fillet Portions from Japan
Boneless, skinless portions of American dab (Hippoglossoides platessoides), chilled flatfish fillets for sushi or gourmet markets. Fits HTS 0304.59.00.61 as other fresh/chilled flatfish fillets not halibut, flounder, or sole. Excludes pellets or human-consumption flours 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
• Label with exact species and harvest details to comply with seafood traceability rules
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 'flounder' which has separate statistical breaks
• Use accredited labs for any required country-of-origin testing on flatfish