Salted Sole Fillets

Thin fillets from Dover sole (Solea solea) dry-salted for preservation, not in brine or smoked. HTS 0305.39.61.80 applies to these other flatfish fillets processed this way. Prized in gourmet European cuisine.

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.

0305.41.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If for fillets of genus Reinhardtius

Certain deep-sea flatfish have precise subheadings outside general 'other'.

0302.51.00Same rate: 35%

If imported fresh, not salted

Fresh fillets of flatfish remain in 0302 until preservation processing occurs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify by exact species; sole may qualify for specific flatfish subheadings if not 'other'

Include salt application method proofs to differentiate from smoked products

Prepare for potential AD/CVD on certain flatfish origins

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