Frozen Turbot Fillets from Japan
Skinless, boneless frozen fillets from turbot (Scophthalmus maximus), a high-value flatfish in the Scophthalmidae family. Individually quick frozen (IQF) for retail or foodservice. Classified in HTS 0304.83.50.90 for other frozen flatfish fillets beyond named species.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use NAICS codes for seafood processing on entry forms and include commercial invoice with HTS breakdown
• Comply with USDA/APHIS import permits if concerned about disease vectors in flatfish
• Document chain of custody from vessel to freezer to prevent reclassification as whole fish