Frozen Southern Flounder Fillet Blocks Over 10 lbs from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document block weights with photos/scales at packing; comply with USDC traceability for species ID; avoid retail packaging to prevent misclassification as consumer product