Frozen Flounder Fillets from Japan
Frozen yellowtail flounder fillets (Limanda ferruginea) from the Pleuronectidae family, prepared as skinless, boneless portions. Commonly used in retail fish sticks or gourmet dishes. Falls under HTS 0304.83.50 for other frozen flatfish fillets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use NOAA FishWatch species guides for accurate naming to prevent CBP reclassification
• Label with lot codes for recall traceability; ensure no histamine formation via proper freezing
• For bulk imports, segregate from shrimp to avoid section 609 shrimp-specific restrictions