Bulk Frozen Pacific Halibut for Processing from Japan
Bulk packed frozen whole Pacific halibut destined for industrial filleting plants. HTS 0303.31.00.20 applies as frozen flatfish of Hippoglossus stenolepis, not yet filleted or offal-separated. Shipped in large totes from Alaska fisheries.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain import permits for commercial quantities exceeding recreational limits
• Document chain of custody from vessel to freezer to prove no intermediate processing
• Beware of quota restrictions under international fishery agreements