Frozen Pacific Sand Sole Fillets
Frozen fillets from Pacific sand sole (Psettichthys melanostictus), a small flatfish used in Asian cuisines. IQF for sushi-grade quality, precisely under HTS 0304.83.50.15 as frozen flatfish sole fillets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole or in bulk, not filleted
Non-filleted frozen sole goes to 0302.84 for other frozen fish excluding edible offal.
If canned or preserved in oil/tin
Preserved sole products shift to Chapter 16 for prepared fish.
If fillets of genus Thunnus (tuna), misidentified
Tuna fillets have separate headings; misID of flatfish as tuna changes classification entirely.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide fishing vessel logs for IUU (illegal, unreported) compliance under NOAA regulations
• Label with country-specific Soleidae scientific name to aid CBP species ID
• Monitor AD/CVD orders on Vietnamese or Indian flatfish to adjust landed costs
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