Harmonized System
Turbot (Psetta maxima and related species) frozen in whole or dressed form — excluding fillets, livers, and roes — occupies a premium niche in the US seafood import market, where it competes with farmed European and Asian product. China is the leading supplier, with Spain a significant secondary source, reflecting both large-scale aquaculture operations in China and established wild-capture and farming industries in the EU. FDA admissibility review applies at entry, and importers should verify that foreign establishments are registered and that cold-chain integrity documentation accompanies each shipment. Classification accuracy matters here: turbot must be distinguished from other flatfish such as halibut or flounder to avoid misclassification under the broader NESOI provisions. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA compliance specialist for admissibility guidance.
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Turbot (Psetta maxima and closely related species) is classified specifically under heading 030334, separate from sole (030333) and the NESOI flatfish basket (030339). Importers should rely on species-level documentation from the exporter — including scientific name — because customs may challenge entries where the declared species cannot be verified, particularly given the variety of flatfish traded under similar common names.
China has developed extensive turbot aquaculture capacity, making it the largest volume supplier to global markets including the US. Spain supplies turbot from both Atlantic wild-capture fisheries and established European farms. The geographic concentration means US buyers face supply-chain risk if either source is disrupted by regulatory, environmental, or logistical factors.
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Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 4 of 12 months reported, exports 0 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303340000 | Turbots, Frzn, Except Fillet, Liver & Roe | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303340000 | Turbots, Frzn, Except Fillet, Liver & Roe | $11K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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