Frozen Skinned Plaice Fillet Blocks from Japan
Frozen blocks of skinned plaice fillets (Pleuronectidae family), each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported specifically for further processing into minced or uniformly cut pieces. This product falls under HTS 0304.83.10.90 as frozen fillets of flatfish, skinned and blocked for mincing or cutting. It meets the criteria for blocks over 4.5 kg intended for industrial processing.
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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• Provide documentation proving intent for mincing or uniform cutting to qualify under this subheading. 2
• Ensure blocks weigh over 4.5 kg net and are certified skinned flatfish. 3
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risks