Bulk Frozen Atlantic Halibut for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen whole or H&G Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) destined for fillet plants. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.31.00 as frozen halibut of the named species, prior to filleting.
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 halibut is filleted after import
Fillets are classified under heading 0304.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the halibut is declared as whole or H&G, not filleted, to maintain classification under this item
• Provide documentation of the intended processing to CBSA
• Verify compliance with CFIA import requirements for fish products
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.31.00
At-Sea Frozen Whole Halibut
At-sea frozen whole halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), frozen immediately after catch to preserve quality. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.31.00 as frozen halibut of the named species, presented whole without filleting or further processing.
Block-Frozen Greenland Turbot
Block-frozen Greenland turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides), frozen in large blocks as whole fish. This product falls under tariff item 0303.31.00 as frozen halibut of the named species, excluding processed forms like fillets or offal.
Frozen Atlantic Halibut Whole
Whole frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) caught in the North Atlantic, preserved by freezing without filleting or further processing. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.31.00 as frozen halibut of the named species, presented whole.
Frozen Dressed Pacific Halibut
Frozen dressed Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis), scaled, headed, and gutted but remaining as a whole fish. This product falls under tariff item 0303.31.00 as frozen halibut of the named species, excluding fillets and offal.
Frozen Greenland Turbot Whole
Whole frozen Greenland turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides), a right-eyed flatfish, deep-frozen for export. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.31.00 as frozen halibut of the named species, presented whole without further processing.
Frozen Halibut Headed and Gutted
Headed, eviscerated, and frozen halibut (Hippoglossus spp.) remaining as a whole fish body. This product falls under tariff item 0303.31.00 as frozen halibut of the named species, not reduced to fillets or offal.