Live Captive-Bred Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Juveniles
Juvenile Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) bred in captivity for grow-out in aquaculture facilities. These live fish are of the exact species named in tariff item 0301.94.00, and the tariff item does not distinguish between wild-caught or captive-bred specimens, so they fall under this classification.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the juveniles are of a different tuna species
Live fish not specifically named in this tariff item are classified under the residual heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish are alive upon arrival and carry documentation proving they were captive-bred, which may simplify CITES permitting
• Declare the species as Thunnus thynnus and the quantity accurately
• Check with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for any health or biosecurity requirements for live fish imports
Related Products under Tariff item 0301.94.00
Live Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
Live Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) imported for aquaculture operations or direct sale to live fish markets. This species is explicitly named in tariff item 0301.94.00, which covers Atlantic bluefin tuna as live fish, and qualifies as a live animal of the specified genus and species.
Live Bluefin Tuna Broodstock (Thunnus thynnus)
Mature live Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) used as broodstock for research or commercial hatcheries. As live specimens of the exact species named in tariff item 0301.94.00, they are classified here regardless of their intended use, since the tariff item does not restrict by purpose.
Live Pacific Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus orientalis)
Live Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) sourced from Pacific fisheries for live fish markets or farming operations. This species is explicitly named in tariff item 0301.94.00, which covers both Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas, making it directly classifiable here.
Live Wild-Caught Pacific Bluefin Tuna for Tokyo Tsukiji Market
Live wild-caught Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) air-shipped alive for premium live fish markets. The tariff item 0301.94.00 explicitly covers Pacific bluefin tuna, and the fish's live status at importation qualifies it under this heading, regardless of the market destination.