Frozen Plaice Fillets

Frozen European plaice fillets (Pleuronectes platessa) from the Pleuronectidae family, typically sold skin-off and trimmed. A staple in Scandinavian seafood trade. Though plaice-specific exists, many enter under 0304.83.50 other.

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.

0304.83.10Same rate: 35%

If declared specifically as plaice

Statistical note breaks out plaice separately within flatfish.

0303.83.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen whole, not filleted

Whole frozen flatfish are in 0303, only filleted in 0304.

1604.19.22Higher: 39% vs 35%

If breaded or battered frozen fillets

Breaded fish fillets are considered prepared/preserved in Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cross-check with 0304.83.10 for pure plaice; use DNA testing if disputed

Comply with EU export residue monitoring plans for contaminants

Avoid bulk mincing declaration which moves to 0304.84