Frozen Skinless Greenland Turbot Fillets from China
These are frozen fillets of Greenland turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides), a flatfish species from the Pleuronectidae family, with skin removed for culinary use. They are classified under HTS 0304.83.50.10 as frozen fillets of this specific flatfish, distinct from other fish types or fresh/chilled forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides) via documentation to confirm HTS 0304.83.50.10 classification
• Ensure proper cold chain maintenance during import; provide temperature logs to meet FDA seafood HACCP requirements
• Obtain Certificate of Origin and avoid common pitfalls like declaring as generic flatfish, which could shift to broader 0304.83 codes