Frozen Halibut Loins

Frozen halibut loins, which are thick center-cut fillets from either Atlantic or Pacific halibut, skinless and boneless. These premium portions are ideal for steaks or grilling after thawing. Classified under HTS 0304.83.50.25 as they meet the definition of frozen halibut fillets.

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.

0304.89Lower: 10% vs 35%

If containing bones or skin trimmings

Less pure fish meat with bones/skin goes to other frozen fish meat subheadings.

0302.83.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh frozen whole sides

Fresh or chilled flatfish sides (not filleted) under 0302, prior processing stage.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document loin dimensions and yield percentage from whole fish to support fillet valuation

Use block-frozen trays for loins; ensure no bone fragments via X-ray inspection

Avoid classifying as 'other fish meat' if purity exceeds 95% muscle tissue

Related Products under HTS 0304.83.50.25

Frozen Atlantic Halibut Fillets

Frozen skinless fillets from Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus), a flatfish species belonging to the Pleuronectidae family. These fillets are cut from the fish carcass, individually quick frozen (IQF), and packaged for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0304.83.50.25 as frozen fillets of halibut, a specific flatfish.

Frozen Halibut Fillet Portions

Pre-cut frozen portions from halibut fillets, typically 4-6 oz each, skinless and boneless for portion-controlled restaurant use. Derived from prime flatfish loins and IQF for separation. Falls under HTS 0304.83.50.25 as processed frozen halibut fillets.

Frozen Pacific Halibut Fillets

Frozen boneless fillets from Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis), a prized flatfish from North Pacific waters. These premium fillets are skinless, trimmed, and blast-frozen to preserve texture and flavor. HTS 0304.83.50.25 applies specifically to frozen halibut fillets as a flatfish subcategory.

IQF Frozen Greenland Halibut Fillets

Individually quick frozen (IQF) fillets of Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides), a deep-water flatfish. These small, tender fillets are skinless and vacuum-packed for convenience. Fits HTS 0304.83.50.25 as frozen halibut fillets within the flatfish group.

Skinless Frozen Black Halibut Fillets

Frozen fillets from black halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides variant), a deep-sea flatfish, processed skinless for sushi-grade quality. Blast-frozen immediately post-harvest to lock in freshness. HTS 0304.83.50.25 covers these as specific frozen halibut flatfish fillets.