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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• NOAA Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) documentation required for halibut
• Size grading prevents fillet confusion; cheeks typically <100g