Frozen Turbot Fillets

Frozen skinless fillets from turbot (Scophthalmus maximus), a premium flatfish from the Scophthalmidae family, packed for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0304.83.50.30 as frozen fillets of turbot, specified within flatfish categories excluding certain species like halibut or sole. These are whole fillets, not minced, meeting chapter definitions for fish meat.

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.

0303.82.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh or chilled, not frozen

Fresh/chilled turbot fillets fall under heading 0303 for unfrozen fish fillets, changing from Chapter 03 heading 0304 for frozen.

0304.89.50Same rate: 35%

If other flatfish species like brill or megrim

Non-turbot flatfish fillets go to 0304.89, as 0304.83.50.30 is specific to turbot within flatfish.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked, breaded, or further prepared

Prepared or preserved turbot fillets shift to Chapter 16 for cooked fish preparations, not raw frozen fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification with scientific name (Scophthalmus maximus) via documentation to avoid misclassification; obtain health certificates confirming frozen state and no human consumption adulterants

Watch for Section 609 shrimp provisions if cross-contaminated, though not applicable to finfish

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