Fresh Pacific Halibut Fillets
Fresh, skin-on fillets from Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis), a flatfish species belonging to the Pleuronectidae family. These fillets are chilled immediately after processing to preserve quality and are classified under HTS 0304.43.00.15 as fresh or chilled fillets of flatfish specified as plaice, which encompasses Pacific halibut in tariff nomenclature.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from tilefish, lingcod, jackfish, or similar non-flatfish
Flatfish restriction in 0304.43 excludes other species, shifting to 0304.61 for different fresh/chilled fillets.
If imported whole, fresh or chilled
Whole fish fall under heading 0303 for fresh/chilled fish, not heading 0304 which is specific to fillets and meat.
If frozen instead of fresh/chilled
Frozen flatfish fillets move to 0304.83, as heading 0304 separates fresh/chilled from frozen products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Hippoglossus stenolepis) via documentation to confirm flatfish classification
• Obtain health certificates confirming freshness and absence of contaminants, as required for chilled fish imports
• Avoid misclassification as frozen by maintaining cold chain below 0°C but above freezing point throughout transit
Related Products under HTS 0304.43.00.15
Chilled Skinless Plaice Fillets
Skinless fillets from European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a true plaice flatfish from the Pleuronectidae family, chilled to 0-4°C. Classified under HTS 0304.43.00.15 for fresh or chilled fillets of specified flatfish families including Pleuronectidae.
Fresh Chilled Alaskan Halibut Fillets
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Chilled American Plaice Fillets
Freshly caught and chilled fillets from American plaice (Hippoglossoides platessoides), a Pleuronectidae flatfish common in North Atlantic waters. These are classified as plaice fillets under HTS 0304.43.00.15 for fresh or chilled flatfish fillets.
Fresh Skin-On Dab Fillets
Fresh skin-on fillets from yellowfin sole or dab (Limanda spp.), small flatfish in Pleuronectidae family treated as plaice in HTS. Chilled immediately for sushi-grade quality, fitting 0304.43.00.15 criteria.