Frozen Greenland Halibut Whole Fish from China
Whole frozen Greenland turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides), a flatfish species caught in cold North Atlantic waters, imported ungutted with head and tail intact. Classified under HTS 0303.31.00.30 as frozen flatfish specifically Greenland turbot, excluding fillets or offal. Typically used for further processing into steaks or fillets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides) with DNA testing certificates to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations for traceability
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper temperature logs during transit, which can lead to spoilage claims