Frozen Blackback Flounder Fillets from Japan

Frozen fillets of blackback flounder (Pseudopleuronectes herbsteini), a North Atlantic flatfish with light texture, often used in gourmet seafood dishes. Supplied skin-off and IQF (individually quick frozen). Classified as frozen flounder under HTS 0304.83.5020.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Use correct scientific nomenclature in documentation to avoid reclassification from flounder to generic flatfish

Comply with Lacey Act by declaring harvest location and quantity for traceability

Test for histamine levels even in frozen fillets to meet FDA seafood safety standards

Frozen Blackback Flounder Fillets from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0304.83.50.20