0304.83.10.25 - Halibut 🖩

This HTS classification, 0304.83.10.25, specifically covers frozen halibut fillets and other halibut meat that have been skinned and are presented in blocks weighing over 4.5 kg. The defining characteristic of this subcategory is its intended use: the blocks are imported for subsequent processing, such as mincing, grinding, or cutting into pieces of uniform weights and dimensions. This preparation stage distinguishes it from consumer-ready frozen fish products.

Within the broader category of "Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae, and Citharidae)," this specific classification differentiates itself from its siblings. For instance, 0304.83.10.30 covers turbot, a different species of flatfish, while 0304.83.10.90 serves as a residual category for other flatfish meeting the aforementioned processing criteria but not specifically identified as halibut or turbot.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. The classification hinges on the precise identification of the fish as halibut, its presentation as skinned, frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg, and its intended use for further processing. Importers must ensure that the product matches all these criteria to correctly apply this HTS code.