Bulk Frozen Yellowfin Tuna for Canning
Bulk frozen whole yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) in 100 kg master cartons, intended for canning. The product is presented whole and not further processed into fillets, loins, or other meat of heading 03.04, so it falls under tariff item 0303.42.00.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tuna is imported as fillets or other fish meat
Fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04 are excluded from heading 03.03.
If the tuna is prepared or preserved (e.g., canned)
Prepared or preserved tuna falls under Chapter 16, not Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as whole fish, not fillets, to avoid reclassification under heading 03.04
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify that the fish is fit for human consumption, as unfit products fall under Chapter 5
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.42.00
Bulk Frozen Whole Yellowfin Tuna from Ecuador
Bulk-packed frozen whole yellowfin tuna sourced from Ecuadorian waters (Thunnus albacares), stored in block-frozen master cartons. The product is presented whole and not further processed, so it falls under tariff item 0303.42.00.
Frozen Gilled and Gutted Yellowfin Tuna
Frozen yellowfin tuna that has been gilled, gutted, and bled, supplied in 10-30 kg units to canneries. This processing does not remove the fish from the scope of heading 03.03, as it remains a whole fish and is not filleted or cut into meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Head-Off Yellowfin Tuna
Frozen yellowfin tuna with heads removed, presented as gutted and tailed whole fish bodies, standard for sashimi-grade imports. Despite the head removal, the product is still considered a whole fish under heading 03.03, not a fillet or other meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Head-On Ahi Yellowfin Tuna Steaks Prep
Frozen whole ahi (yellowfin tuna) with heads, intended for cutting into steaks post-import. The product is presented whole and not filleted, so it falls under tariff item 0303.42.00.
Frozen Whole Yellowfin Tuna for Sashimi
High-quality frozen whole yellowfin tuna destined for sashimi preparation, frozen at sea to preserve texture and flavor. The product is presented whole and not filleted, so it falls under tariff item 0303.42.00.
Frozen Whole Yellowfin Tuna Round Pelagics
Frozen whole yellowfin tuna from purse seine catches, including round pelagics mix but specifically Thunnus albacares, sorted by size. The product is presented whole and not further processed, so it falls under tariff item 0303.42.00.