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.

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.

0304.89.10Same rate: 35%

If cut into sashimi slices before freezing

Pre-cut frozen fish slices may qualify as 'other fillets' in 0304.

0303.39.01Same rate: 35%

If other flatfish like flounder

Non-halibut flatfish species use the residual subheading 0303.39.

1905.31.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If formed into fish balls or patties

Pellets or agglomerated products fit for consumption go to Chapter 19 per notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide parasite destruction validation records for FDA prior notice; species-specific labeling mandatory

Avoid block-freezing if intending sashimi cuts to stay out of fillet codes

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 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.

Frozen Atlantic Halibut with Skin On

Frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) retained with skin intact after gutting, for premium skin-on preparations. Under HTS 0303.31.00.10 as specific frozen halibut flatfish, not skinless fillets. Preserves natural texture.