Fresh Atlantic Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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