Frozen Skinned Arrowtooth Halibut Processing Blocks from China
Frozen skinned fillets of arrowtooth halibut in blocks over 4.5 kg, imported for grinding or uniform piece cutting in industrial settings. HTS 0304.83.10.25 applies to this halibut variant as flatfish frozen blocks for processing, distinct from portioned retail products. Commonly used in surimi or fishmeal precursors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label shipments 'Not for direct consumption - processing only' to secure correct duty treatment
• Prepare for CBP fish species verification; mismatches lead to liquidation
• Monitor EU/NAFO quotas if sourcing from Northeast Atlantic