Frozen Atlantic Halibut from Japan
Frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), a flatfish from the Pleuronectidae family, imported whole excluding fillets. Classified as 'other' under HTS 0303.39.01.95 for unspecified frozen flatfish. Commonly sourced from North Atlantic fisheries.
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
• Provide catch certificates to trace origin and comply with illegal fishing regulations like EU IUU
• Label with country of origin and scientific name to facilitate customs clearance
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as fillets; ensure whole fish presentation to stay in 0303