Frozen Witch Flounder Fillets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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