Frozen Grey Sole Fillets

Frozen witch or grey sole fillets (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus), a deep-water flatfish from Atlantic waters with firm white meat. Processed and frozen whole fillets under HTS 0304.83.50.15 for sole within Cynoglossidae-related flatfish.

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.

0306.14.20Higher: 42.5% vs 35%

If sold as a retail packaged set with sauce or breading

Retail-packed frozen fish fillets with accessories become 'other prepared' under 0306 for consumer sets.

0304.83Same rate: 35%

If subject to statistical breakouts like certain species quotas

Statistical suffixes differentiate within 0304.83, but base heading same unless minced (0304.83.10).

9802.00.80Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for US goods returned after processing abroad

Returned US-origin sole fillets qualify for duty-free under Chapter 98 if documented properly.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare net weight of fillets excluding glaze/icing to avoid overvaluation penalties

Ensure antibiotic residue testing for Asian-sourced sole to pass FDA import refusals

Use 'flatfish - sole' in entry summary for CBP review; photograph samples if audited