Frozen Greenland Halibut Whole Fish
Whole frozen Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides), a flatfish species from cold North Atlantic waters, imported ungutted with head and tail intact. The fish are unprocessed and whole, directly matching the description of tariff item 0303.31.00, which covers frozen halibut of this species.
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 fish is a flatfish species not listed in 0303.31
Frozen flatfish not specifically named in subheading 0303.31, such as other halibut species, fall under the residual code 0303.39.
If the fish is processed into fillets or other fish meat
Processed halibut meat, including fillets, is classified under heading 03.04, not under whole fish of heading 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Whole fish are straightforward to classify under 0303.31.00, but ensure they are not gutted or dressed in a way that changes their nature
• Provide the scientific name (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides) on the invoice to avoid confusion with other halibut species
• Check if the country of origin has a preferential tariff agreement with Canada
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.31.00
At-Sea Frozen Whole Halibut
At-Sea Frozen Whole Halibut refers to halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) that is frozen whole immediately after being caught at sea. This product falls under tariff item 0303.31.00 as it is a frozen flatfish of the named species, presented whole without filleting or further processing.
Block-Frozen Greenland Turbot
Block-Frozen Greenland Turbot consists of Greenland turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides) frozen in large blocks as whole fish. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.31.00 because it is a frozen flatfish of the named species, presented in whole form without filleting or processing into fillets.
Bulk Frozen Atlantic Halibut for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen whole or headed-and-gutted Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) for further processing. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.31.00 as frozen halibut, not yet reduced to fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Bulk Frozen Halibut for Processing
Bulk Frozen Halibut for Processing refers to bulk shipments of frozen whole halibut intended for further processing, such as filleting. This product falls under tariff item 0303.31.00 as it is imported as frozen whole flatfish of the named species, not yet processed into fillets or other forms.
Bulk Frozen Pacific Halibut for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen whole Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) destined for industrial filleting plants. This product falls under tariff item 0303.31.00 as frozen halibut of the specified species, not yet filleted or offal-separated.
Frozen Atlantic Halibut Catch from Norway
Frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) sourced from Norwegian waters, typically headed and gutted. This product falls under tariff item 0303.31.00 as frozen halibut of the specified species, not further processed into fillets.