Frozen Headed and Gutted Skipjack Tuna
Frozen headed and gutted skipjack tuna, otherwise whole, commonly used in canning. The product retains the main body and is not filleted, so it falls under the tariff item for frozen skipjack tuna.
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 tuna is a different species of Thunnus.
Only skipjack tuna is covered by this tariff item.
If the fish are further processed into fillets.
Fillets are classified under heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish are not cut into fillets, as that changes classification
• Keep the product frozen throughout transport to maintain quality and compliance
• Document the species name on the commercial invoice to expedite CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.43.00
Block Frozen Skipjack Tuna for Canning
Block frozen skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in large 20 kg blocks, intended for canning. The fish are whole or partially processed but not filleted, and the product is not fit for direct retail sale, aligning with the tariff item for frozen skipjack tuna.
Frozen Dressed Skipjack Tuna
Frozen dressed skipjack tuna, headed, eviscerated, and tailed but retaining the skeletal structure. This form is not a fillet or offal, so it remains classified as frozen skipjack tuna under the tariff item, suitable for sashimi or further processing.
Frozen Skipjack Tuna Whole
Whole frozen skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) from the Pacific Ocean, typically 1-3 kg per fish, packaged in bulk. The product is unprocessed except for freezing, making it a direct match for the tariff item on frozen skipjack tuna.
Frozen Skipjack Tuna with Gills In
Frozen skipjack tuna that has been eviscerated but retains gills, a common export form from Pacific fisheries. The fish remains whole, excluding fillets or offal, so it is classified under the tariff item for frozen skipjack tuna.
Glazed Frozen Skipjack Tuna Whole
Whole skipjack tuna individually glazed with 10-15% ice to prevent freezer burn, standard for long-distance shipments. The glaze is not a processing step that changes classification, so the product remains frozen skipjack tuna under the tariff item.
IQF Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loins
IQF frozen skipjack tuna loins, which are large cuts from the tuna excluding head, viscera, and tail but not technically fillets. These loins are not fillets as they are not cut from the side in the traditional manner, so they fall under the tariff item for frozen skipjack tuna.