Greenland Turbot Pacific (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides Pacific) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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