0304.59.00.50 - Flounder

This HTS code, 0304.59.00.50, specifically classifies fresh or chilled fillets and other meat (whether or not minced) of flounder. Flounder, a common type of flatfish, falls under this designation when presented in a chilled or unfrozen state, excluding those that have been minced.

It is crucial to distinguish this classification from its siblings. While 0304.59.00.40 covers sole and 0304.59.00.45 covers plaice, 0304.59.00.50 is reserved exclusively for flounder. Similarly, it differs from 0304.59.00.55, which is designated for Greenland turbot (Greenland halibut). The "Other" category at 0304.59.00.61 serves as a residual classification for other flatfish not otherwise specified.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 0304.59.00.50. Classification at this level relies on the accurate identification of the species as flounder, along with its physical state (fresh or chilled) and form (fillets or meat). This precise classification ensures correct duty assessment and trade statistics for imports and exports of this particular type of flatfish.