Frozen Dover Sole Fillets in Bulk

Frozen fillets of Dover sole (Solea solea), packed in bulk containers exceeding 6.8 kg, suitable for foodservice or processing. This product falls under HTS 0304.99.11.50 as frozen other fish meat specifically identified as sole, in immediate containers over 6.8 kg. It excludes fresh, chilled, or minced forms.

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.

0303.82.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh or chilled rather than frozen

Fresh or chilled sole fillets are classified under heading 0303 for fresh/chilled fish fillets, not frozen under 0304.

0304.99Same rate: 35%

If not specifically sole but another flatfish species

Other frozen flatfish fillets (e.g., flounder) fall under 0304.99.30, while sole has its specific statistical suffix.

1604Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared

Prepared or preserved sole moves to Chapter 16 for cooked fish products, excluding simply frozen fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification with scientific names (e.g

Solea solea) via documentation to confirm 'sole' classification and avoid reclassification

Ensure containers weigh over 6.8 kg with contents; provide gross weight certificates to prevent shifts to retail packaging subheadings

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts for contaminants; include prior notice via ACE system