Frozen Southern Flounder IQF Fillets from China
Individually quick frozen (IQF) fillets from southern flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma), a warm-water flatfish popular in US Southeast markets. Skinless and portioned for retail. HTS 0304.83.5020 applies to these frozen flatfish flounder fillets.
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
• Ensure IQF processing doesn't alter classification; remains frozen fillets if not cooked
• Provide commercial invoice detailing net weight of fillets excluding glaze/ice
• Monitor seasonal quotas or trade restrictions on US Gulf/Atlantic flatfish imports