Fresh Chilled Dressed Turbot (Gutted Psetta maxima)
Fresh or chilled dressed turbot (Psetta maxima) that has been gutted but retains the head, tail, and fins. This minimal preparation keeps the product classified as whole fish rather than fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
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 turbot is frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen turbot falls under heading 03.03 for frozen fish.
If the turbot is filleted or cut into other fish meat
Fillets and other fish meat are classified under heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the turbot is properly gutted but retains head, tail, and fins to qualify under this tariff item
• Verify the species is Psetta maxima and provide scientific documentation if requested by CBSA
• Keep the fish chilled (not frozen) at time of import to maintain the fresh classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.24.00
Fresh Chilled Farm-Raised Turbot (Psetta maxima)
Fresh or chilled farm-raised turbot (Psetta maxima), typically sold whole or simply dressed. Aquaculture-produced specimens are classified the same as wild-caught turbot under this tariff item, provided they are not filleted or processed beyond simple dressing.
Fresh Chilled Head-Off Turbot (Psetta maxima)
Fresh or chilled turbot (Psetta maxima) with the head removed but the body, tail, and fins retained. This minimal processing keeps the product as a whole fish under this tariff item, as it is not filleted or cut into other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Chilled Whole Turbot (Psetta maxima)
Fresh or chilled whole turbot (Psetta maxima) from the Scophthalmidae family, with head, tail, and fins intact. This product is not filleted or processed into other fish meat, making it classifiable under this tariff item for turbots.
Fresh Chilled Wild-Caught Turbot (Psetta maxima)
Fresh or chilled wild-caught turbot (Psetta maxima) from Atlantic waters, presented as whole fish. This product is not filleted or processed into other fish meat, and is classified under this tariff item for turbots, regardless of whether it is wild-caught or farm-raised.