Fresh Chilled Pacific Halibut Fillets

Fresh chilled fillets from Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis), a flatfish of the Pleuronectidae family, skinned and boneless for premium culinary use. Classified under HTS 0304.43.0090 as fresh or chilled fillets of other flatfish, excluding specified types like plaice or sole. These are wild-caught, high-quality portions ideal for sushi or grilling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If from rock lobster or넘 similar crustaceans

Crustacean fillets fall under different subheadings in 0304.6, not flatfish categories.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If whole or in simple dressed form, not filleted

Whole fresh/chilled flatfish are classified in 0303, prior to filleting processing.

0304.82Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen instead of fresh/chilled

Frozen flatfish fillets move to 0304.8 subheading based on preservation state.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification via scientific name and provide catch certificates to confirm flatfish classification under Pleuronectidae

Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature logs below 4°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled' rather than frozen

Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp bycatch is involved in fishing operations

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