Fresh Bigeye Tuna from Purse Seine
Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) harvested by purse seine, delivered fresh or chilled to ports, presented whole and excluding fillets. This product is classifiable under tariff item 0302.34.00, as it is a fresh or chilled fish of the specified species, regardless of fishing method.
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 frozen after harvest
Frozen tuna is classified under heading 03.03.
If the tuna is processed into fillets or meat
Processed fish meat falls under heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Note that the fishing method does not affect tariff classification, so focus on species and condition (fresh/chilled)
• Provide catch documentation to CBSA for traceability, though it is not required for classification
• Ensure the fish is fit for human consumption to avoid Chapter 5
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.34.00
Chilled Bigeye Tuna for Sashimi
Premium chilled bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), whole or head-on and gutted, graded for raw consumption in sushi and sashimi. Presented fresh or chilled and not filleted, this product is classified under tariff item 0302.34.00, as it is a whole fish of the specified species.
Chilled Bigeye Tuna Head-On Gilled and Gutted
Chilled bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), head-on, gilled and gutted, presented whole and fresh or chilled. This form is not filleted or otherwise processed into meat of heading 03.04, and is fit for human consumption, falling squarely under tariff item 0302.34.00.
Chilled Bigeye Tuna Primal Cuts
Primal cuts of chilled bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), such as toro or akami sections, unpackaged and intended for further processing. These are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and remain classifiable as fish of heading 03.02, specifically under tariff item 0302.34.00.
Fresh Bigeye Tuna Loins
Large, thick cuts from the back of fresh or chilled bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), commonly called loins, used for high-end steak production. These loins are not separated into fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and are classifiable under tariff item 0302.34.00 as fish of the specified species.
Fresh Bigeye Tuna Whole Fish
Whole fresh or chilled bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), typically weighing 20-50 kg, caught in the Pacific Ocean and delivered to ports for immediate processing or sale. Presented whole and not filleted, this product is classifiable under tariff item 0302.34.00 as a fresh or chilled fish of the specified species.
Fresh Wild-Caught Bigeye Tuna Steaks
Thick steaks cut from fresh bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), considered whole fish cuts if not filleted, intended for grilling or searing. These steaks are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and are classifiable under tariff item 0302.34.00 as fresh or chilled fish of the specified species.