IQF Frozen Pacific Halibut Portions from China
Individually quick frozen (IQF) portions of Pacific halibut, cut from whole fish but not fully filleted. Falls under HTS 0303.31.00.20 as frozen whole or substantially whole Pacific halibut, a type of flatfish. Used in retail seafood displays.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use blast freezing records to prove IQF status and prevent melting/refreezing issues at customs
• Comply with HACCP plans for frozen seafood to avoid FDA holds
• Weigh net drained weight accurately, excluding glaze ice which cannot exceed 15%