Fresh Chilled Lemon Sole Fillet Trims from Japan
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.
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
• 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