Iced Whole Yellowfin Tuna Loins Precursor
Whole iced yellowfin tuna intended for loin processing onshore, kept intact for import. Since it is a whole fish, fresh or chilled, and not fillets or other meat, it falls under tariff item 0302.32.00 for yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares).
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 tuna is imported as loins or fillets.
Loins and fillets are classified under heading 03.04.
If the species is not Thunnus albacares.
Other tuna species fall under 0302.39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Import the fish whole to qualify for 0302.32.00; if you process it into loins before import, it will be classified under heading 03.04
• Keep the fish iced and provide documentation of the intended use to the CBSA
• Verify that the fish is fit for human consumption
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 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.