Halibut and Greenland turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis)
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Halibut and Greenland turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 0303.31.00
Frozen Atlantic Halibut Whole
Whole frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) caught in the North Atlantic, preserved by freezing without filleting or further processing. Classified under HTS 0303.31.00 as frozen halibut, a flatfish species in the specified genera, excluding fillets of heading 0304.
Frozen Pacific Halibut Whole
Whole frozen Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) from Alaskan waters, frozen at sea for preservation as whole fish. Falls under HTS 0303.31.00 specifically naming this species as Greenland turbot/halibut, distinct from fillets.
Frozen Greenland Turbot Whole
Whole frozen Greenland turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides), a right-eyed flatfish, deep-frozen for export. HTS 0303.31.00 explicitly covers this species alongside halibut, as frozen whole flatfish excluding offal.
Frozen Halibut Headed and Gutted
Headed, eviscerated, and frozen halibut (Hippoglossus spp.) remaining as whole fish body. Remains under HTS 0303.31.00 as frozen flatfish not reduced to fillets or offal of 0303.91+.
IQF Frozen Halibut Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) halibut portions cut from whole fish but not technically fillets, preserved frozen. Classified in HTS 0303.31.00 if not meeting 0304 fillet definitions for flatfish.
Frozen Dressed Pacific Halibut
Frozen dressed Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis), meaning scaled, headed, and gutted whole fish. HTS 0303.31.00 applies to such frozen flatfish preparations excluding fillet/offal.
At-Sea Frozen Whole Halibut
Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) frozen whole immediately at sea post-catch. Qualifies under HTS 0303.31.00 for frozen flatfish of named species, whole form.
Block-Frozen Greenland Turbot
Greenland turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides) frozen in large blocks as whole fish. HTS 0303.31.00 covers this frozen flatfish species excluding processed forms.
Frozen Halibut with Gills In
Whole frozen halibut ungutted with gills intact, minimal processing. Remains HTS 0303.31.00 as frozen whole flatfish of qualifying species.
Frozen Wild Alaskan Halibut Whole
Wild-caught Alaskan Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) frozen whole round. HTS 0303.31.00 for this named flatfish species in frozen whole form.
IQF Whole Baby Halibut
Individually quick frozen small/young whole halibut under market size. Still HTS 0303.31.00 as frozen whole flatfish regardless of size.
Glazed Frozen Halibut Blocks
Halibut blocks with ice glaze to prevent freezer burn, net weight declared. HTS 0303.31.00 for frozen whole halibut despite glazing common in trade.
Frozen Norwegian Halibut Whole
Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) from Norwegian fisheries, frozen whole. Covered by HTS 0303.31.00 naming the species explicitly.
Frozen Halibut Ungutted Round
Round frozen halibut meaning whole ungutted with head, scales, everything intact. Pure HTS 0303.31.00 frozen flatfish whole.
Bulk Frozen Halibut for Processing
Bulk shipments of frozen whole halibut destined for US filleting plants. HTS 0303.31.00 as imported frozen whole flatfish of named species.