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.
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 fish is not Thunnus albacares.
Other tuna species are classified under 0302.39.
If the fish is processed into fillets or loins.
Processed fish meat falls under heading 03.04.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tuna is whole and not filleted to stay under 0302.32.00
• Provide proof of origin and species to the CBSA, and maintain cold storage during transport
• Check if the product qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements with Ecuador, which may lower duty rates
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.32.00
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.
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 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.