Chilled Head-Off Yellowfin Tuna
Chilled head-off yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) that has been gutted and gilled, packed in ice for the sushi market. It remains a whole fish, not fillets or other meat of heading 03.04, and is presented fresh or chilled, meeting the terms of tariff item 0302.32.00.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish is not of the species Thunnus albacares but another tuna species.
This alternative covers other tunas of the genus Thunnus not specifically listed, such as bigeye or bluefin.
If the product is cut into fillets or other fish meat.
Once the fish is filleted or processed beyond whole fish, it falls under heading 03.04 for fresh or chilled fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as Thunnus albacares and presented whole (head-off, gutted, gilled) to avoid reclassification under heading 03.04
• Keep the fish chilled continuously and provide catch documentation to the CBSA to verify species
• Check for any import permits under the Fish Inspection Act, as fresh fish for human consumption may require inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.32.00
Chilled Whole Yellowfin Tuna for Sashimi
Premium whole yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) chilled for high-end sashimi production, with skin on and intact. As a whole fish, fresh or chilled, it is classified under tariff item 0302.32.00, which covers yellowfin tunas of this species, excluding fillets and other meat of heading 03.04.
Chilled Yellowfin Tuna Primes
High-quality chilled whole yellowfin tuna selected for prime cuts, with minimal handling to preserve quality. It is presented fresh or chilled and whole, qualifying for tariff item 0302.32.00 as yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), not fillets or other fish meat.
Fresh Chilled Yellowfin Tuna from Ecuador
Whole yellowfin tuna harvested off the coast of Ecuador and rapidly chilled post-catch to maintain freshness. As a fresh or chilled whole fish of the species Thunnus albacares, it falls under tariff item 0302.32.00, which excludes fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Gilled and Gutted Yellowfin Tuna
Pacific yellowfin tuna prepared by gilling and gutting to preserve freshness, shipped chilled. This minimal processing does not alter its classification as a whole fish, and it is fresh or chilled, so it falls under tariff item 0302.32.00 for yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares).
Fresh Whole Yellowfin Tuna
Whole yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) caught in the Pacific Ocean, delivered fresh and chilled on ice without any processing. It is a whole fish, fresh or chilled, and is correctly classified under tariff item 0302.32.00, which covers yellowfin tunas, excluding fillets and other meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Roundfish
Ungutted round yellowfin tuna straight from the vessel, chilled for immediate market sale. As a whole, unprocessed fish that is fresh or chilled, it is classified under tariff item 0302.32.00 for yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets and other fish meat.