IQF Frozen Pacific Halibut Portions from Japan
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 — 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
• 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%