Fresh Chilled Whole Turbot (Psetta maxima)

Whole turbot fish (Psetta maxima) from the Scophthalmidae family, fresh or chilled, with head, tail, and fins intact, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304. This flatfish is specifically classified under HTS 0302.24.00.00 due to its species identification as turbot. Edible offal is excluded from this subheading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.24.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen

Frozen turbots (Psetta maxima) shift to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fillets.

0304.84.00Same rate: 35%

If processed into fillets

Turbot fillets, fresh or chilled, are classified under heading 0304 as fish fillets, not whole fish.

0302.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If in form of edible offal like livers or roes

Edible fish offal of turbot falls under subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99, separate from whole fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification via scientific name (Psetta maxima) with certificates of origin; ensure fish is fresh/chilled under 0°C and not frozen to avoid HTS 0303

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and section 609 if applicable, though primarily for shrimp