Fresh Chilled Alaskan Halibut Fillets from Japan
Premium fresh fillets from Alaskan Pacific halibut, skin-off and boneless, chilled on ice post-catch. Pacific halibut qualifies as plaice under HTS 0304.43.00.15 due to its Pleuronectidae classification as a right-eyed flatfish.
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
• Include catch certificates to trace origin, especially for sustainably sourced Alaskan halibut
• Ensure fillets meet minimum size/weight specs if portioned to avoid parts classification issues
• Beware of over-chilling leading to partial freezing, risking shift to frozen tariff rates