Frozen Pacific Halibut Whole Fish
Whole frozen Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) caught in the North Pacific, typically weighing 10-50 lbs per fish. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.31.00 as frozen flatfish, specifically Pacific halibut.
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 processed into fillets
Fillets of halibut are classified under heading 03.04.
If the product includes edible offal
Edible offal of halibut falls under subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the halibut is frozen and not fresh or chilled
• Declare the species and presentation accurately
• Verify the product is fit for human consumption to avoid Chapter 5 classification
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.