Fresh Atlantic Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus)
Whole fresh Atlantic halibut, a large flatfish from the North Atlantic, supplied chilled on ice without freezing. Classified under HTS 0302.21.00 as it is a specific named species of halibut, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets or offal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole
Frozen halibut shifts to Chapter 3 heading for frozen fish, excluding fillets.
If processed into fillets
Halibut fillets, fresh or chilled, fall under heading 0304 for fish fillets.
If in form of liver, roe, or other offal
Edible offal of flatfish is excluded and classified separately under 0302.91.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identity with scientific names and obtain certificates of origin to confirm halibut type
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below 0°C but not frozen to avoid reclassification
• Check for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp bycatch is involved in harvest
Related Products under HTS 0302.21.00
Chilled Heads-On Halibut
Ungutted halibut with heads intact, chilled for processing. Qualifies as whole fish under HTS 0302.21.00.
Pacific Ocean Halibut Fresh
Whole fresh Pacific halibut from international waters. Precisely HTS 0302.21.00 for Hippoglossus stenolepis.
Chilled Pacific Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis)
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.
Fresh Greenland Turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides)
Whole Greenland turbot, a deep-water flatfish also known as Greenland halibut, shipped fresh on ice. Covered by HTS 0302.21.00 for the named species, excluding processed forms.
Fresh Wild Caught Halibut
Wild-caught whole halibut fillets not separated, fresh from sustainable fisheries. Precisely matches HTS 0302.21.00 for halibut species excluding fillets.
Iced Greenland Halibut
Greenland turbot packed in ice for transport, remaining fresh. HTS 0302.21.00 for this exact species in chilled form.