Frozen Skinned Dover Sole Fillet Blocks from Japan
Frozen skinless Dover sole (Soleidae family) meat blocks over 4.5 kg, suitable for grinding into uniform portions for foodservice. HTS 0304.83.10 applies to these flatfish products due to block freezing, skinless prep, and explicit import for mincing/cutting. Common in surimi or fish patty manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'for mincing/processing' with species and family confirmation to match HTS criteria
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk blocks only, as consumer packs may classify under other 0304 subheadings
• Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines for scombroid species risks, even in flatfish