Frozen Pacific Halibut Whole Fish from Japan
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 — 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 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