Chilled Bluefin Tuna for Sashimi Whole
Whole bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus or Thunnus orientalis) that is chilled to maintain sushi-grade quality, typically air-shipped for high-end restaurants. This product is fresh or chilled and not further processed into fillets or other meat, so it falls under tariff item 0302.35.00.
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 tuna is of a different species not listed under 0302.35.00
Other tuna species fall under this alternative tariff item.
If the tuna is cut into fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and other fish meat are classified under heading 0304.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tuna is clearly labeled as fresh or chilled, not frozen, to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide documentation of species (Thunnus thynnus or orientalis) to avoid misclassification
• Verify that the product is not processed into fillets, as that would fall under heading 0304
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.35.00
Chilled Pacific Bluefin Tuna Headed and Gutted
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) that is chilled on ice, with the head removed and gutted to preserve freshness during transport. This minimal processing does not constitute further preparation, so it remains classified as fresh or chilled whole fish under tariff item 0302.35.00.
Fresh Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Whole Fish
Whole fresh Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) caught in the Atlantic Ocean, delivered chilled on ice without any processing beyond heading and gutting. This product is fresh or chilled and not prepared into fillets, so it is classified under tariff item 0302.35.00.
Fresh Farmed Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Whole
Aquaculture-raised whole Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) that is harvested and chilled immediately for sushi markets. This product is fresh or chilled and not frozen or filleted, so it falls under tariff item 0302.35.00.
Ice-Slurried Pacific Bluefin Tuna Gilled
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) that is gilled (gills removed) and packed in ice slurry for optimal freshness during ocean transport. This minimal processing does not alter the product's classification as fresh or chilled whole fish, so it falls under tariff item 0302.35.00.