Fresh Chilled Pacific Halibut from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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