Frozen Skinned Sole Fillet Blocks

Frozen skinned sole fillets (Soleidae family) packed in blocks over 4.5 kg each, imported for industrial mincing, grinding, or portion cutting. This matches HTS 0304.83.10.90 for processed-intent frozen flatfish fillet blocks. Commonly used in fish stick production.

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.

0304.89.50Same rate: 35%

If other non-flatfish species

Frozen blocks of skinned fillets from non-flatfish like tilapia use the residual 'other fish' subheading.

0304.83.10.10Same rate: 35%

If Atlantic salmon (statistical breakout)

Specific statistical suffixes apply if misidentified as certain species, but sole remains under 'other'.

0713.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

If dried, pelletized for feed

If further processed into pellets unfit for human consumption, shifts to Chapter 07 bean/legume-like fish meals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

1

Label shipments clearly as 'for mincing/portioning' with buyer processing specs. 2

Obtain prior CBP ruling for block weight verification. 3

Ensure no individual fillets exceed block integrity to prevent general classification

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