Atlantic Halibut Fillets Fresh Chilled from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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