Fresh Chilled Lemon Sole Fillet Trims

Trimmed edge pieces from lemon sole (Microstomus kitt), fresh chilled flatfish byproducts for processing. HTS 0304.59.00.61 covers other fresh/chilled flatfish fillets regardless of perfection. Excludes minced meat or binder-agglomerated pellets.

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.

0303.23.00Same rate: 35%

If whole fish form

Fresh/chilled whole flatfish other than specified in 0303.

0304.79Lower: 10% vs 35%

If from eels

Eel meat has dedicated classification even if filleted.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If processed into animal feed meal unfit for humans

Fish waste or low-grade meat for feed under Chapter 23.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Accurate weight declaration critical for trims to match invoice vs entry

Comply with Lacey Act for species declaration on flatfish imports

Test for antibiotics common in aquaculture flatfish sources

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