Frozen Head-On Yellowfin Tuna (Whole)
Whole frozen yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) with heads intact, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.42.00 as frozen yellowfin tuna, suitable for sushi-grade or canning use.
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 species is not Thunnus albacares
Other tuna species fall under a different subheading.
If the fish is processed into fillets
Fillets are classified under heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the product correctly as whole fish, not fillets, to avoid heading 03.04
• Keep records of the freezing method and species identification
• Check if the product is eligible for duty-free treatment under a trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.42.00
Block Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Primes
Block-frozen prime portions of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) for portioning later, excluding fillet stage. These are classified under tariff item 0303.42.00 as frozen yellowfin tuna, common for canners and processors.
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. This product is a whole fish, not fillets or other fish meat, and is classified under tariff item 0303.42.00.
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, not as fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and is therefore classified under tariff item 0303.42.00.
Frozen Dressed Yellowfin Tuna
Frozen yellowfin tuna dressed by removing gills, entrails, and sometimes head/scales, but not filleted. This product falls under tariff item 0303.42.00 as frozen yellowfin tuna, ideal for industrial canning or retail.
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 product remains a whole fish, not fillets or other fish meat, and is classified under tariff item 0303.42.00.
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 head removal, the product is still considered a whole fish under tariff item 0303.42.00, as it is not filleted or cut into other fish meat.