Fresh Chilled Halibut Cheeks

Cheek meat portions from fresh or chilled Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis), considered a delicacy for sautéing. Classified as edible offal under HTS 0302.99.00.00, distinct from heading 0304 fillets.

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.

0304Lower: 16% vs 35%

If marketed as cheek fillets

If presented as discrete fish meat pieces, classifies as fillets under 0304.

0305.49Lower: 10% vs 35%

If smoked

Smoked fish including offal to heading 0305.

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Import Tips & Compliance

NOAA Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) documentation required for halibut

Size grading prevents fillet confusion; cheeks typically <100g