Bulk Frozen California Halibut Fillet Blocks from Japan
Large (>4.5 kg) frozen blocks of skinned California halibut (Paralichthys californicus) fillets for mincing or dimensional cutting post-import. Classified in HTS 0304.83.10.25 as skinned frozen halibut flatfish blocks intended for processing. Suited for West Coast processors targeting uniform products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure block integrity with poly-lined boxes; damage risks reclass to broken fillets
• FDA prior notice mandatory; file ASAP via ACE system
• Avoid mixed-species blocks to prevent average classification issues