0303.31.00.20/Glazed Frozen Pacific Halibut Blocks/Japan

Glazed Frozen Pacific Halibut Blocks from Japan

Frozen blocks of Pacific halibut whole fish with protective ice glaze (max 15% weight). HTS 0303.31.00.20 classification for frozen Hippoglossus stenolepis flatfish. Used in institutional 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%

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Import Tips

• Declare net weight excluding glaze; excess ice triggers weight disputes

• FDA requires pathogen testing for frozen blocks over certain sizes

• Use block coding systems for lot traceability in recalls