Frozen Lemon Sole Fillets Wholesale

Frozen fillets of lemon sole (Microstomus kitt), portioned and packed in over 6.8 kg industrial containers for further processing. This fits HTS 0304.99.11.50 as other frozen sole, in bulk form, not suitable for direct consumer sale. Excludes pellets per chapter definition.

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.

0302.74.00Same rate: 35%

If imported fresh and then frozen domestically

Fresh sole (not filleted) falls under heading 0302 for fresh whole fish.

0304.99Same rate: 35%

If other frozen fish meat excluding flatfish like sole

Non-flatfish frozen fillets (e.g., cod) use different suffixes post-sole in the statistical breakout.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If processed into pellets fit for human consumption

Pellets agglomerated with binders for food use move to heading 1902 per chapter exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISF filing 24 hours prior with detailed HTS and value; bulk sole often scrutinized for undervaluation

Provide fishing vessel logs or traceability docs for sustainability certifications like MSC

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling container weights, leading to 0304.91 reclassification and higher duties