Fresh Pacific Halibut Heads-On from Japan
Fresh Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) delivered heads-on, gutted, chilled for market. Covered by HTS 0302.21.00.90 as 'other' halibut including Greenland types, excluding fillets or offal per chapter exclusions.
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
• Comply with NOAA quota docs for Pacific halibut; overages lead to seizures
• Use insulated containers with temp monitors; reject if above 0-4°C range