The HTS long description explicitly recognizes both common names for Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, reflecting the species' dual market identity. In North American trade it is often sold as Greenland halibut, while European markets favor Greenland turbot. Using the scientific name on documentation helps prevent misclassification or FDA admissibility holds.

Because Greenland turbot is harvested in remote North Atlantic and Arctic waters, transit times to US ports can be longer than for nearshore flatfish. Importers should confirm that temperature logs accompany each shipment and that the product remains within FDA-acceptable temperature ranges throughout transit to avoid rejection at entry.