Glazed Frozen Turbot Fillets

Frozen turbot fillets with minimal ice glaze (5% max) to prevent freezer burn during shipping. Remains under HTS 0304.83.50.30 as frozen flatfish turbot fillets, glaze not altering classification per HTS notes. Standard for long-haul imports.

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.

0304.79Lower: 10% vs 35%

If other frozen fish fillets excluding flatfish

Flatfish specificity keeps turbot in 0304.83; non-flat like cod in 0304.79.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare glaze percentage on invoice (allowable <10% typically); weigh net fish content for accurate duties

FDA detains excessive glaze as mislabeling

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