Frozen Lemon Sole Fillets

Frozen skinless fillets from Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt), a small European flatfish with thin, delicate flesh. These are block-frozen or IQF for retail, classified in HTS 0304.83.50.15 specifically for frozen sole other than minced.

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.

0304.84.00.00Same rate: 35%

If swordfish, toothfish, or sturgeon fillets

Different high-value species have separate subheadings in 0304.84, not grouped with flatfish sole.

0713.33Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried, for industrial or bait use

Dried or smoked fillets classify under 0305, per headings excluding preserved forms from 0304.

0304.91Lower: 16% vs 35%

If other frozen fish fillets not flatfish or specified

Fallback to 0304.91 for frozen fillets of unspecified 'other fish' if sole taxonomy disputed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include commercial invoice specifying 'Soleidae family' and freezing date to support HTS verification

Comply with EU export certs if from Europe; watch for Section 232 tariffs on certain seafood origins

Avoid skin-on fillets if declaring as skinless to prevent reclassification as other fish meat