Frozen Dressed Atlantic Halibut Steaks from Japan
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.
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
• Label clearly as 'steaks' vs fillets to avoid 0304 reclassification; provide fishing vessel logs for traceability
• Adhere to EU or US import quotas if applicable for Atlantic stocks