Frozen Skinned Sole Fillet Blocks

Frozen blocks of skinned sole fillets (Solea solea), each weighing over 4.5 kg, specifically imported for further processing into minced, ground, or uniformly cut pieces. Classified under HTS 0304.83.10.15 as frozen fillets of flatfish from the Soleidae family, meeting the block weight and processing intent criteria from chapter notes. Not fit for human consumption in pellet form per heading exclusions.

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.

0304.83Same rate: 35%

If not intended for mincing, grinding, or uniform cutting

Processed into blocks over 4.5 kg but for direct use shifts to general frozen skinned sole fillets excluding processing intent.

0303.83.00.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh or chilled instead of frozen

Same sole fillets but in fresh/chilled state fall under heading 0303 for non-frozen fish meat.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude such products from 0304-0308, directing them to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify block weight exceeds 4.5 kg per unit and include processing intent declaration to avoid reclassification as retail fillets

Provide FDA prior notice and comply with Section 609 shrimp provisions if any cross-contamination risks, plus HACCP documentation

Ensure supplier certificates confirm Soleidae species to prevent misclassification as other flatfish