Chilled Whole Pacific Halibut Steaks Pre-Cut from China
Fresh or chilled whole Pacific halibut presented in steak portions but not fully filleted, from Hippoglossus stenolepis. Remains under HTS 0302.21.0020 as Pacific halibut whole fish, as long as bone structure is intact and it's not heading 0304 meat. Popular for wholesale seafood distributors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Ensure pre-cut steaks retain backbone to stay in 0302; full removal classifies as 0304 fillets
• Accompany with health certificates from exporting country confirming no antibiotics or contaminants
• Monitor plate ice usage in shipping to maintain chill without freezing, per US customs rulings