Chilled Whole Pacific Halibut Steaks Pre-Cut from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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