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.
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 blue halibut is frozen
Frozen halibut is classified under heading 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide scientific identification to confirm the species is Hippoglossus spp. for CBSA
• Ensure the product is whole and chilled, not frozen or filleted
• Keep records of the catch location for verification
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.21.00
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 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.