Fresh Chilled Halibut Cheeks from Japan
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.
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
• NOAA Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) documentation required for halibut
• Size grading prevents fillet confusion; cheeks typically <100g