Atlantic Halibut Fillets Fresh Chilled

Fresh or chilled fillets from Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), a flatfish species caught in the North Atlantic. Classified under HTS 0302.21.0010 as Atlantic halibut, excluding processed fillets of heading 0304, and specifically for the Atlantic variety within flatfish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0302.21.00Same rate: 35%

If Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis)

Pacific halibut falls under the separate statistical suffix for non-Atlantic varieties.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen instead of fresh/chilled

Frozen Atlantic halibut shifts to Chapter 3 heading for frozen fish.

0304.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If processed into fillets or other fish meat

Fillets and similar fish meat are excluded from 0302 and classified in 0304.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species via scientific name (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) and origin documentation to confirm Atlantic halibut status

Ensure product is whole or in non-filleted form; fillets go to 0304; provide FDA prior notice for seafood imports

Comply with HACCP plans and temperature logs to prevent spoilage claims at customs