Frozen Albacore Tuna Steaks
> Frozen albacore tuna steaks are transverse cross-sections of Thunnus alalunga, retaining skin and bone, and are not considered fillets. They are prepared by cutting the fish into steaks, which is a simple processing method that does not remove the flesh from the bone. These steaks fall under tariff item 0303.41.00 as frozen albacore tuna, excluding true fillets 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 steaks are boneless and cut as fillets
Boneless fish cuts are classified as fillets under heading 03.04.
If the steaks are from a different tuna species
Non-albacore tuna steaks fall under 0303.49.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Confirm that the steaks are not fillets; if the bone is removed and the flesh is sliced, they may fall under heading 03.04
• Keep records of the cutting process and species identification for CBSA verification
• Check for any additional requirements under the Fish Inspection Act, as tuna steaks for human consumption may need inspection certificates
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.41.00
Frozen Albacore Tuna Loins
> Frozen albacore tuna loins are trimmed cuts from Thunnus alalunga, with head, viscera, and tail removed, packed in bulk for further processing. They are not fillets as defined in heading 03.04, as they retain the natural muscle structure and are intended for subsequent manufacturing. This product falls under tariff item 0303.41.00 as frozen albacore tuna, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Frozen Dressed Albacore Tuna
> Frozen dressed albacore tuna refers to Thunnus alalunga that has been headed, eviscerated, and tailed, retaining its basic fish form. This simple processing does not transform the product into a fillet or other preparation of heading 03.04. It is classified under tariff item 0303.41.00 as frozen albacore tuna, excluding offal and fillets.
Frozen Whole Albacore Tuna
> Frozen whole albacore tuna are entire Thunnus alalunga, ungutted and unprocessed except for freezing, caught in Pacific waters. They are not fillets or other prepared forms, and they are fit for human consumption. This product falls under tariff item 0303.41.00 as frozen albacore tuna, excluding edible offal and fillets.
IQF Frozen Albacore Tuna Chunks
> IQF frozen albacore tuna chunks are individually quick frozen cubes from Thunnus alalunga, skin-on with some bone, for retail packs. They are not fillets as they are irregular chunks, not slices of flesh. These chunks fall under tariff item 0303.41.00 as frozen albacore tuna, excluding fillets of heading 03.04.