Alaska Pacific Halibut Whole Fish
Whole fresh or chilled Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis), a large flatfish native to the North Pacific Ocean, caught off the coasts of Alaska and British Columbia. It is classified under this tariff item as halibut, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and offal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the Pacific halibut is frozen
Frozen Pacific halibut is classified under heading 03.03 for frozen fish.
If the fish is cut into fillets
Fillets of Pacific halibut fall under heading 03.04 for fish fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the species is Hippoglossus stenolepis, as Pacific halibut is distinct from Atlantic halibut
• Ensure the fish is fresh or chilled, not frozen, to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide catch documentation if required by Canadian fisheries regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.21.00
Atlantic Halibut Fillets Fresh Chilled
Fresh or chilled fillets cut from Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), a flatfish of the Pleuronectidae family. The fillets are not further processed beyond cutting and chilling, and are classified under this tariff item as halibut, fresh or chilled, excluding fish meat of heading 03.04.
Chilled Alaska Halibut Whole Fish
Whole Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) from Alaskan waters, chilled and intact for market distribution. This product falls under tariff item 0302.21.00 as it is a named halibut species in fresh or chilled form, not filleted or processed.
Chilled Atlantic Greenland Turbot Whole
Whole Greenland turbot from Atlantic, chilled on ice, a deep-water flatfish. Tariff item 0302.21.00 precisely covers this named species (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides) in fresh or chilled form.
Chilled Atlantic Halibut Whole
Whole fresh or chilled Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), a premium flatfish excluding fillets and offal. It fits this tariff item as halibut, fresh or chilled, per the chapter notes, and is not further processed.
Chilled Black Halibut
Chilled Greenland turbot, also known as black halibut, whole fresh from FAO areas 21 and 27. This tariff item covers Reinhardtius hippoglossoides as halibut, fresh or chilled, excluding processed forms like fillets or offal.
Chilled Blue Halibut
A rare blue-colored variant of halibut (Hippoglossus spp.), whole and chilled. Despite the color variation, it is classified under tariff item 0302.21.00 by its scientific name as a halibut species in fresh or chilled form.