Frozen Atlantic Halibut Catch from Norway

Frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) sourced from Norwegian Atlantic waters, typically headed and gutted. HTS 0303.31.00.10 precisely matches this species as frozen flatfish. High-quality export standard.

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.

0303.33.00Same rate: 35%

If Greenland halibut from same region

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides uses separate subheading even from similar fisheries.

1604.11.20Higher: 41% vs 35%

If Alaskan pollock but mislabeled

Prepared Alaska pollock is common alternative, but species changes heading entirely.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include Norwegian export health certificates; verify no hormone treatments for US entry

Track seasonal quotas via ICES reports

Related Products under HTS 0303.31.00.10

Frozen Atlantic Halibut Whole Fish

Whole frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) caught in the North Atlantic, presented ungutted or gutted with head on for preservation. Classified under HTS 0303.31.00.10 as frozen flatfish specifically identified as Atlantic halibut, excluding fillets or offal. It fits the chapter for frozen fish not further processed into fillets of heading 0304.

Frozen Headed and Gutted Atlantic Halibut

Frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) processed by removing head and viscera but retaining the body intact. This product is specifically classified under HTS 0303.31.00.10 as frozen halibut from the Pleuronectidae family, excluding further filleting. It remains a whole fish form under chapter notes for frozen fish.

Frozen Dressed Atlantic Halibut Steaks

Frozen steaks cut from Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) after heading, gutting, and portioning into transverse sections with bone in. Still classified under HTS 0303.31.00.10 as not reaching fillet stage of heading 0304. Represents minimally processed frozen flatfish for foodservice.

IQF Frozen Atlantic Halibut Portions

Individually quick frozen (IQF) portions of Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), cut from headed/gutted fish but not filleted, with skin and some bone. HTS 0303.31.00.10 applies as frozen whole fish forms of this specific flatfish species. Ideal for retail packs.

Frozen Atlantic Halibut for Sushi Grade

Super-frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) at -60°C or below, whole or headed/gutted, meeting sushi-grade parasite destruction standards. Classified in HTS 0303.31.00.10 as frozen flatfish, not fillets. Used in raw fish preparations.

Frozen Wild Caught Atlantic Halibut Blocks

Block-frozen whole Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) from wild North Atlantic fisheries, packed in bulk for further processing. HTS 0303.31.00.10 covers this specific species as frozen flatfish excluding fillets. Common for industrial fillet production.