Greenland Turbot Pacific (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides Pacific) from Germany
Fresh or chilled Greenland turbot from Pacific stocks of Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, a deep-water flatfish with flaky white meat. It qualifies under HTS 0302.21.0020 as a named Pacific flatfish species in the halibut/turbot group, whole and excluding fillets. Commonly exported from Russia and Alaska for gourmet markets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Source from quota-approved fisheries; include International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) tags if applicable
• Label with full scientific nomenclature to distinguish from Atlantic turbot and prevent misclassification
• Budget for potential FDA inspections on histamine levels in chilled flatfish shipments