Chilled Pacific Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) from Japan
Whole Pacific halibut caught in the North Pacific, delivered chilled for immediate processing or sale. Fits HTS 0302.21.00 as fresh/chilled halibut species, not filleted or as offal.
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
• Use FDA prior notice and fish/seafood HACCP plans for chilled imports
• Label with country of origin and species to prevent customs disputes
• Avoid common pitfall of temperature logs showing freezing, leading to 0303 classification