Whole Fresh Atlantic Halibut

Whole Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) fish, fresh or chilled, ungutted or gutted but not filleted. Fits HTS 0302.21.0010 as Atlantic-specific flatfish, excluding offal and fillets.

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.

0302.29.01Same rate: 35%

If other flatfish species like plaice or flounder

Other flatfish families use the general subheading excluding halibut.

0302.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If including edible offal like livers

Edible fish offal of flatfish is classified separately in 0302.91.

0305Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried, salted, or in brine

Preserved (not frozen) fish moves to heading 0305.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include commercial invoice specifying weight, origin, and 'fresh/chilled Atlantic halibut' to match statistical reporting

Obtain health certificates from exporting country confirming no diseases; watch for quota restrictions on halibut

Avoid declaring as 'headed and gutted' if it qualifies as fillet-like under 0304