Frozen Atlantic Halibut for Sushi Grade from Japan
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.
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
• 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