Fresh Chilled Plaice Fillets from Japan
Skinless fillets from plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a type of flatfish, fresh or chilled for immediate use in restaurants or retail. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.61 as other fresh or chilled fillets of flatfish excluding halibut, flounder, and sole. Meets chapter definition for fish fillets not minced or processed into flours/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
• Verify species identification via scientific name on documentation to confirm flatfish classification excluding specified types
• Ensure cold chain compliance with FDA temperature logs for fresh/chilled seafood to avoid spoilage claims at entry
• Obtain prior notice filing via FDA's system for all fish imports to prevent holds