Frozen Witch Flounder Fillets from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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