Chilled Southern Bluefin Tuna for Sashimi
High-fat toro grade southern bluefin tuna, chilled whole or head-off for direct sashimi slicing at destination. This product is specifically Thunnus maccoyii and is classified under tariff item 0302.36.00 as fresh or chilled fish, excluding 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
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 for sashimi use
Frozen southern bluefin tuna is classified under heading 03.03, not 03.02.
If the tuna is pre-sliced or cut into fillets
Sliced or filleted 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
• Confirm the product is fresh or chilled at the time of importation, as frozen product would be classified elsewhere
• Provide a species certificate to prove it is Thunnus maccoyii
• Be aware of any Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements for fish intended for raw consumption, such as freezing to kill parasites
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.36.00
Chilled Head-Off Southern Bluefin Tuna
Fresh or chilled southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) with the head removed but gills and viscera intact, prepared immediately after catch for air shipment. It remains a whole fish (not fillets) and is classified under tariff item 0302.36.00 as southern bluefin tuna, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Gilled and Gutted Southern Bluefin Tuna
Premium sushi-grade southern bluefin tuna, gilled and gutted (GG) while fresh on vessel, packed in ice for market delivery. It is still considered a whole fish, fresh or chilled, and is classified under tariff item 0302.36.00 as southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii), excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Southern Bluefin Tuna Akami Grade
Lean red muscle (akami) portion whole fish, fresh chilled Thunnus maccoyii for slicing. Despite being described as a portion, it is still a whole fish and not filleted, so it is classified under tariff item 0302.36.00 as southern bluefin tuna, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Whole Southern Bluefin Tuna
Whole, fresh or chilled southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) caught in the Southern Ocean, weighing typically 50-150 kg. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.36.00 as fresh or chilled fish of this specific species, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Iced Whole Southern Bluefin Tuna Rounds
'Round' refers to ungutted whole fish packed in ice; premium southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) for Japanese markets. It is classified under tariff item 0302.36.00 as fresh or chilled whole fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.