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0304.59.00.50 - Flounder 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty5.5¢/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0304.59.00.50?
HTS code 0304.59.00.50 covers Flounder under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.
›What products are classified under 0304.59.00.50?
This classification covers Flounder. It is a subcategory of Flat Fish:.
›What is the import duty rate for 0304.59.00.50?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0304.59.00.50 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 5.5¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0304.59.00.50?
Imports under HTS 0304.59.00.50 are measured in kg.

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