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.

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.

0304.81Lower: 10% vs 35%

If from plaice species

Plaice, another flatfish, has dedicated subheading 0304.81 separate from halibut.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If pelletized for feed

Pellets fit for human consumption go to 0309 per chapter note, not fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Sushi-grade requires parasite destruction certification; pair with IQF processing proof

Label with 'Grade A skinless fillets' and histamine test results under 50 ppm

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