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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis)
Pacific halibut falls under a separate subheading for other halibut species, changing the statistical suffix.
If processed into skinless fillets
Frozen halibut fillets are classified in heading 0304 for fish fillets, not whole or headed/gutted fish.
If cooked, smoked or canned
Prepared or preserved halibut moves to Chapter 16 for processed fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES certification if applicable for overfished species; ensure chain of custody documentation proves Atlantic origin to avoid reclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for species name
Related Products under HTS 0303.31.00.10
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.
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.