0303.31.00.20/Frozen Pacific Halibut Whole Fish/Germany

Frozen Pacific Halibut Whole Fish from Germany

Whole frozen Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) caught in the North Pacific, typically weighing 10-50 lbs per fish. This product is classified under HTS 0303.31.00.20 as frozen flatfish, specifically Pacific halibut, excluding fillets or offal. It is sold ungutted or head-on for further processing by wholesalers.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Obtain CITES documentation if applicable for overfished species and verify MSC certification for sustainability claims

• Ensure proper cold chain documentation showing temperature below -18°C to avoid reclassification as fresh

• Declare exact species scientifically; mislabeling as Atlantic halibut can lead to penalties