Frozen Witch Flounder Fillets

Frozen fillets of witch flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus), a deep-water flatfish with delicate flesh from the Cynoglossidae family. IQF for premium markets. Classified in HTS 0304.83.5020 as frozen flounder.

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 fillets of rays or skates (batoid relatives)

Flatfish relatives like skates use separate subheadings reflecting biological distinctions.

2309.90.44Lower: 25% vs 35%

If turned into fish meal or pellets not for human consumption

Animal feed fish products go to Chapter 23, excluded from edible fish headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm family classification (Cynoglossidae) matches flatfish definition in Chapter 3 notes

Provide catch certificates for sustainability claims under MSC or similar programs

Avoid glaze exceeding 15% of weight to prevent weight-based duty disputes

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