Fresh Chilled Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
Fresh or chilled whole bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), a species of the genus Thunnus other than skipjack, presented whole and not as fillets or offal. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.39.00 as 'other' skipjack tuna, which includes all Thunnus species not specifically listed in subheadings 0302.31.00 to 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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tuna is frozen
Frozen tuna is classified in heading 03.03, not in heading 03.02 for fresh or chilled fish.
If the tuna is Atlantic bluefin (Thunnus thynnus)
Atlantic bluefin tuna has its own specific subheading 0302.35.00, which is more specific than the 'other' subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bluefin tuna is fresh or chilled and not frozen, as frozen tuna falls under heading 03.03
• Provide documentation on the species and catch location, as bluefin tuna may be subject to CITES or other conservation measures
• Declare the product as whole fish to avoid classification under heading 03.04
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.39.00
Fresh Chilled Albacore Tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
Fresh or chilled whole albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), a species of the genus Thunnus other than skipjack, presented whole or in cuts but not as fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04. This product falls under tariff item 0302.39.00 as 'other' skipjack tuna, which includes all Thunnus species except those specifically listed in subheading 0302.31.00.
Fresh Chilled Bigeye Tuna Steaks (Thunnus obesus)
Fresh or chilled bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) presented as steaks, which are cuts of the fish not equivalent to fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04. As a species of the genus Thunnus other than skipjack, it is classified under tariff item 0302.39.00, which covers 'other' skipjack tuna, including bigeye tuna.
Fresh Chilled Pacific Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus orientalis)
Fresh or chilled whole Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis), a species of the genus Thunnus other than skipjack, presented whole and not as fillets or offal. This product falls under tariff item 0302.39.00 as 'other' skipjack tuna, which includes all Thunnus species not specifically listed in subheadings 0302.31.00 to 0302.35.00.
Fresh Chilled Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii)
Fresh or chilled whole southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii), a species of the genus Thunnus other than skipjack, presented whole and not as fillets or offal. This product is classified under tariff item 0302.39.00 as 'other' skipjack tuna, which includes all Thunnus species not specifically listed in subheadings 0302.31.00 to 0302.35.00.