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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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%