Fresh Greenland Turbot Fillets from Japan
Freshly caught Greenland turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides), a flatfish from cold North Atlantic waters, supplied whole or in large pieces excluding fillets. Classified under HTS 0302.21.00.90 as fresh or chilled halibut and Greenland turbot, other than specific varieties, not processed into fillets (heading 0304) or offal.
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
• Verify CITES permits if applicable for certain flatfish stocks; obtain FDA prior notice for all seafood imports
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving temperature below 4°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled'
• Avoid misclassification as fillets by ensuring no skinning or boning beyond whole fish prep; common pitfall is improper temperature logs