Frozen Skin-On Greenland Turbot Portions
Pre-cut portions of frozen Greenland halibut with skin intact, but not fully filleted, from whole fish. These portions are larger than fillets and retain bones, making them distinct from heading 03.04, and are classified as frozen flatfish under tariff item 0303.31.00.
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 portions are cut as fillets or fish meat
Fillets and fish meat of halibut are classified under heading 03.04, not under whole fish of 03.03.
If the fish is a flatfish species not listed in 0303.31
Other frozen flatfish not specifically named in subheading 0303.31 are classified under the residual subheading 0303.39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Portions that are not fillets or fish meat are classified under 0303.31.00, but be prepared to demonstrate this to CBSA if the product is borderline
• Ensure the skin-on preparation is consistent and does not include added ingredients
• Keep records of the cutting process to support the 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.