Frozen Yellowfin Tuna H&G Blocks
Frozen headed and gutted (H&G) yellowfin tuna in block form for industrial slicing, from Indian Ocean catches. The product remains a whole fish (head and gut removed) and is not filleted, so it is classified 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
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 blocks are further processed into fillets or loins
Fillets and loins are classified under heading 03.04.
If the product is a different tuna species
Other tuna species are classified under different subheadings of heading 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the blocks are composed of whole fish, not pieces or cuts, to maintain classification under heading 03.03
• Document the species (Thunnus albacares) on the commercial invoice
• Verify that the product is not mixed with other tuna species, which could affect classification
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.
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.
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.