Frozen Pacific Halibut from China
Frozen whole Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) from the Pleuronectidae family, a type of flatfish, excluding fillets and offal. This product falls under HTS 0303.39.01 as 'other' frozen flatfish not specified elsewhere in the heading. It is typically imported in whole form for further processing or retail.
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 to confirm flatfish classification under Pleuronectidae
• Provide certificates of origin and ensure product is frozen whole, not filleted, to avoid heading 0304
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts for contaminants common in flatfish