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%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
• 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