Frozen Flounder Fillets from Japan
Frozen yellowtail flounder (Limanda ferruginea) fillets, skin-off and vacuum-packed for sushi and saute applications. Under HTS 0304.89.50.91 for other frozen flatfish fillets not specified elsewhere. Sourced from Northeast U.S. and Canadian fisheries.
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 ISF filing 24 hours pre-loading for ocean shipments to avoid AML fines
• Document block-freezing date and core temperature (-18°C or below) for shelf-life compliance
• Avoid declaring as 'plaice'—flounder species differ taxonomically, risking reclassification