Frozen Lemon Sole Fillets from China
Thin, delicate frozen fillets from lemon sole (Microstomus kitt), a small flatfish in Pleuronectidae, often used in gourmet dishes. Quick-frozen to maintain texture. Fits 'other' category under HTS 0304.83.50.90 for frozen flatfish fillets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm no mincing; even partial mincing reclassifies to other fish meat subheadings
• Use refrigerated containers and temperature logs to avoid spoilage claims at entry
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