Frozen Pacific Halibut Fillets
Frozen whole Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) from the Pleuronectidae family, excluding fillets and fish meat of heading 0304. This flatfish is classified under HTS 0303.39.01.95 as 'other' frozen flatfish not specified elsewhere in the subheading. It is typically imported in whole form for further processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into fillets
Frozen fish fillets and other fish meat fall under heading 0304, but if misclassified as whole, it stays in 0303; true fillets shift to 0304.
If edible offal such as livers or roe
Excludes edible fish offal which is classified in subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
If not frozen but fresh or chilled
Fresh or chilled flatfish are under heading 0302, changing based on state of preservation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name to confirm flatfish classification and avoid misclassification as round fish
• Obtain health certificates and ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and country-specific import alerts
• Check for statistical note on shrimp but note this applies to finfish; monitor for antidumping duties on specific flatfish species
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