Frozen Skinned Flounder Fillet Blocks from Japan
Large frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg containing skinned flounder fillets (Bothidae family), destined for grinding or portioning into uniform sizes. Classified under HTS 0304.83.10.90 due to being frozen, skinned flatfish fillets in qualifying blocks for further processing. Ideal for foodservice mincing operations.
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
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• Include end-user affidavits confirming processing into minced/portion products. 2
• Verify species via scientific naming to confirm flatfish family. 3
• Monitor for proper freezing chain to avoid reclassification as thawed/chilled