Frozen Southern Flounder Fillet Blocks Over 10 lbs

Industrial blocks of frozen skinned Southern flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma) fillets, each >4.5kg (10 lbs), imported to be ground for fish patties. HTS 0304.83.10.20 covers this exact presentation of flatfish flounder for mincing/processing, distinct from retail fillets.

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.

0304.83.10.10Same rate: 35%

If plaice instead of flounder

Plaice, another flatfish, has its own statistical suffix within the skinned block category.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dried, not frozen

Frozen excludes dried/legumes-like processed fish; dried flounder would shift to vegetables chapter if applicable.

0304.84.00.00Same rate: 35%

If swordfish or not flatfish

Non-flatfish frozen fillets like swordfish use different subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document block weights with photos/scales at packing; comply with USDC traceability for species ID; avoid retail packaging to prevent misclassification as consumer product

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