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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from Alaskan pollack instead of halibut
Other flatfish like Alaskan pollack fillets classify under 0304.82, differentiated by species.
If minced frozen halibut meat
Minced fish meat, even from halibut, falls under heading 0307, not whole fillets.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried halibut fillets would classify in Chapter 7 as dried fish, not frozen under Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide NOAA fishery certificates to prove sustainable sourcing, as Pacific halibut is quota-managed
• Label packages with 'skinless, boneless fillets' and net weight; test for histamine levels in frozen storage
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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 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.
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.
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.