Frozen Whole Turbot (Psetta maxima)
Whole frozen turbot (Psetta maxima) from the Scophthalmidae family, typically weighing 1-3 kg each, caught in the North Atlantic. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.34.00 as frozen flatfish specifically turbots, not fillets or offal.
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 not Psetta maxima
Other frozen flatfish species fall under this residual tariff item.
If the turbot is processed into fillets
Fillets are classified under heading 03.04, not 03.03.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as whole frozen turbot, not fillets or portions, to qualify for this tariff item
• Have documentation proving the species (Psetta maxima) and the catch location if requested
• Check if a Canadian import permit is required under the Fish Inspection Act
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.34.00
Bulk Frozen Turbot for Processing
Bulk frozen whole turbot (Psetta maxima) packed in master cartons, intended for further processing such as filleting or portioning. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.34.00 as frozen turbot, not fillets or other fish meat, and is not excluded by chapter notes.
Frozen Dressed Turbot (Headed & Gutted)
Frozen dressed turbot (Psetta maxima) with head removed, gutted, and gills cleaned, presented whole-body for retail or foodservice. This product falls under tariff item 0303.34.00 as frozen turbot, not further processed into fillets or offal.
Frozen Farm-Raised Turbot
Frozen whole turbot (Psetta maxima) from aquaculture farms, blast-frozen post-harvest. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.34.00 as frozen turbot, regardless of wild or farmed origin, and is not processed into fillets or offal.
Frozen Gutted Turbot Fish
Frozen turbot (Psetta maxima) with entrails removed but head, tail, and fins intact, preserved by blast freezing. This product falls under tariff item 0303.34.00 as frozen turbot, not further processed into fillets or offal, and is fit for human consumption.
IQF Frozen Turbot Portions
IQF frozen turbot (Psetta maxima) portions, head-off and scaled but not filleted, packed in bulk for foodservice. This product falls under tariff item 0303.34.00 as frozen turbot, maintaining whole-body form despite being portioned, and is not classified as fillets or offal.