Frozen Halibut Loins from China
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.
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
• 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