Frozen Southern Flounder Fillet Blocks Over 10 lbs from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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