Fresh Chilled Pacific Halibut
Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) from the Pleuronectidae family, fresh or chilled whole fish, excluding fillets and offal. Classified under HTS 0302.29.01 as 'other' flatfish, distinct from specific flatfish like halibut listed separately, meeting the chapter's exclusion of processed fish meat.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| đ¨đłChina | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| đ˛đ˝Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| đ¨đŚCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| đŠđŞGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| đŻđľJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole
Frozen flatfish transfers to Chapter 03 heading 0303 for preserved fish.
If processed into fillets
Fish fillets and other fish meat fall under heading 0304, regardless of flatfish type.
If hake (Merluccius spp.) despite flatfish-like traits
Hake has specific statistical heading 0302.71, overriding general flatfish categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
⢠Verify species identification via scientific name and obtain certificates of origin to confirm flatfish classification
⢠Maintain cold chain documentation proving fish remains fresh/chilled, not frozen (Chapter 03 excludes 0303)
⢠Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations to avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling
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