Fresh Atlantic Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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