Bulk Frozen Greenland Halibut Processing Blocks

Large frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg containing skinned fillets of Greenland halibut (Greenland turbot), prepared for industrial mincing into fish patties or uniform portions. This flatfish species is harvested primarily from sustainable fisheries in the Arctic region. HTS 0304.83.10.10 applies as it matches the exact criteria for skinned, block-frozen flatfish fillets imported for breakdown.

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.

0304.82.10.00Same rate: 35%

If from hake species instead of flatfish

Similar large frozen skinned fillet blocks of hake are classified under a separate fish family heading.

0304.83Same rate: 35%

If destined for direct retail sale without further processing

Skinned flatfish fillets not imported for mincing fall into the retail-oriented subheading.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If pre-cooked or prepared beyond fresh/chilled/frozen state

Prepared or preserved fish products move out of Chapter 3 to Chapter 16 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare intended end-use as mincing or uniform cutting with buyer contracts or processing plans to support classification

Verify block weights via certified scale certificates to prevent reclassification to smaller portion tariffs

Conduct species authentication testing if requested by CBP to confirm Greenland turbot identity