Frozen Sole Fillets

Frozen Dover sole (Solea solea) fillets, prized for their delicate flavor in gourmet cuisine, imported from European waters. HTS 0304.89.50.91 applies to these premium frozen fillets of unspecified other fish. Typically thin, skin-off cuts.

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.

0304.81.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If from tuna (Thunnus spp.)

Tuna fillets excluded to dedicated subheading due to major commercial importance.

0305.51.00.00Same rate: 35%

If dried, salted, or smoked

Dried/smoked fillets move to heading 0305 per chapter structure.

1905.90.90.90Lower: 12% vs 35%

If processed into crackers or snacks

Snack-form fish products classify as bread preparations in Chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain EU export health certificates specifying Zone-approved processing facilities

Value declaration must separate fillet cost from any sauce or marinade additives

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