Fresh Atlantic Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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