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.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the halibut is frozen rather than chilled
Frozen halibut falls under heading 03.03 for frozen fish.
If the halibut is filleted
Fillets are excluded from heading 03.02 and classified under heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the halibut is whole and not filleted to qualify under this tariff item
• Have species documentation (Hippoglossus stenolepis) ready for CBSA verification
• Keep the fish chilled, not frozen, to maintain classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.21.00
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 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.
Chilled Heads-On Halibut
Ungutted halibut with heads intact, chilled for processing. This product qualifies as a whole fish under tariff item 0302.21.00, as it is fresh or chilled and not filleted or processed into offal.
Chilled Pacific Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis)
Whole Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) caught in the North Pacific, delivered chilled for immediate processing or sale. It fits tariff item 0302.21.00 as a fresh or chilled halibut species, not filleted or as offal.
Dressed Fresh Atlantic Halibut
Dressed fresh Atlantic halibut, headed, eviscerated, and scaled but still in whole fish form. Tariff item 0302.21.00 covers this unprepared flatfish from the Atlantic, as it is not filleted or processed into offal.
Fresh Atlantic Halibut Heads Attached
Fresh Atlantic halibut with heads on, ungutted, direct from catch. It is classed under tariff item 0302.21.00 as an unprepared Atlantic flatfish, fresh or chilled, and not filleted.