0302.21.00.20 - Pacific

This HTS category specifically covers Pacific halibut and Greenland turbot, whether fresh or chilled, excluding their fillets or other meat products which are classified under heading 0304. This classification is a subset of flat fish, meticulously distinguished from other varieties by their inclusion within the scientific families Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae, and Citharidae.

The key differentiator for this subcategory lies in the geographical origin and specific species. Unlike the "Atlantic" classification (0302.21.00.10), which designates Atlantic halibut, this code is reserved for Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) and Greenland turbot (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides). The "Other" category (0302.21.00.90) serves as a catch-all for remaining flat fish not otherwise specified, including any Greenland halibut not fitting this specific Pacific designation.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of fish into this code relies on confirmed species identification and the assurance that the fish are presented in a fresh or chilled state, not as processed products. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for accurate customs declarations and compliance within Chapter 3 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.