Frozen Pacific Halibut Fillets from Japan
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.
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
• 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