Frozen Dover Sole Fillets from Germany
Frozen fillets of Dover sole (Solea solea), from the Soleidae family of flatfish, typically skinned and boneless for culinary use. These are individually quick-frozen (IQF) to maintain texture and quality. HTS 0304.83.50 covers these as other frozen flatfish fillets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'skinless, boneless fillets' and net weight; declare country of catch for traceability
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals per FDA guidelines; maintain -18°C or colder chain of custody
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'whole fish' which shifts to 0303, inflating duties