U.S. imports of Pacific Halibut, Frozen (Whole, Not Fillets) (HS 0303310020) totaled $686K in August 2026, imported from 1 country.
Pacific Halibut, Frozen (Whole, Not Fillets) imports of $686K in August 2026 ran 132% above the year-to-date monthly average of $296K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) is one of the most commercially significant flatfish species in North American waters, supporting major commercial fisheries in Alaska and British Columbia managed under IPHC annual quotas. HTS 0303310020 covers frozen whole or dressed Pacific halibut, excluding fillets, livers, and roe — a form typically used for further processing or foodservice. The IPHC quota cycle and Alaska's seasonal fishing windows create predictable supply constraints that importers and buyers should factor into annual procurement planning.
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Average import price $6.99/kg · 7 import shipments a month
Yes. The exclusion in this line is for fillets, livers, and roes — not for H&G or dressed presentations. Headed-and-gutted Pacific halibut that has not been filleted (i.e., flesh remains on the bone) is classifiable under 0303310020. If the product has been boned and the flesh separated from the skeleton, it would be classified as a fillet under a different HTS heading.
The IPHC sets combined US-Canada catch limits each year, and the US share is further allocated among commercial, sport, and subsistence sectors. In years of reduced quota, the volume available for freezing and export contracts can be significantly lower, compressing the window between harvest and freezer capacity. Importers relying on Canadian-origin frozen Pacific halibut should monitor IPHC announcements and consider forward contracting to manage supply risk.
Statistical number 3 of 4 in subheading 030331
Statistical number 0303310020 · $686K of $5.0M
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Imports · August 2026
origin
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None recorded for this period.
destination
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
Imports
Imports
$686KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.