Sole Fish Balls from Japan
Dover sole fish balls are delicate spheres of pureed sole with ginger and scallions, steamed dry. HTS 1604.20.30.00 captures these as fish balls/puddings not in oil, per legal notes for prepared aquatic invertebrates exclusion.
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
• High-value sole requires detailed valuation invoices to prevent undervaluation claims
• EU-sourced? Check for MSC certification to ease sustainability queries