Fresh Atlantic Halibut Fillets
Fresh fillets from Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), a flatfish of the Pleuronectidae family, skinned and trimmed for immediate use. Classified under HTS 0304.43.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of flatfish from specified families including Pleuronectidae. Excludes any mincing or processing into flours, meals, or pellets.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported whole, fresh or chilled
Whole flatfish like halibut fall under heading 0303 for fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets.
If frozen instead of fresh/chilled
Frozen fillets of flatfish are classified under 0304.61, separating by preservation state.
If from flatfish families outside the six specified (e.g., Paralichthyidae)
Only specific flatfish families like Pleuronectidae are in 0304.43; others go to 0304.49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice and comply with seafood HACCP regulations for fresh fish imports
• Verify species identification via scientific name to confirm Pleuronectidae family classification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as blocks or steaks, which shift to HTS 0304.42
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