Frozen Atlantic Halibut from China
Frozen whole Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), a flatfish from the Pleuronectidae family, not further processed into fillets. Classified under HTS 0303.39.01 as other frozen flatfish excluding offal. Commonly sourced from North Atlantic waters for high-end markets.
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
• Include detailed commercial invoices specifying 'whole frozen' and scientific name for customs verification
• Ensure compliance with US import restrictions on overfished species via NMFS permits if applicable
• Label properly to distinguish from fillet products, preventing reclassification to higher-duty headings