0304.83.10/Frozen Skinned Petrale Sole Fillet Blocks/Japan

Frozen Skinned Petrale Sole Fillet Blocks from Japan

Large 5+ kg frozen blocks of skinned Petrale sole (family Soleidae) fillets for industrial grinding and portioning. HTS 0304.83.10 covers this due to flatfish classification, skinless form, block weight over 4.5 kg, and purpose for uniform cutting or mincing. Used in value-added seafood products.

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%

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Import Tips

• Use ISF filings early for frozen seafood to avoid delays; include HTS-specific processing declaration

• Ensure no binders added, as pellets would shift per chapter note definitions

• Partner with labs for species verification if challenged on flatfish family membership