IQF Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loins
Individually quick frozen (IQF) skipjack tuna loins are large, boneless cuts from the skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), with head, viscera, and tail removed. They are classified under tariff item 0303.43.00 as frozen skipjack tuna, since they are not prepared as fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04. These loins are suitable for further processing or direct sale to food service and retail markets.
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 loins are cut into smaller portions and marketed as fish meat rather than whole loins
Frozen fish meat (other than fillets) of heading 03.04 is classified separately from whole fish of heading 03.03.
If the product is a different species of tuna not listed under 0303.43
Other frozen tunas not specifically named fall under this residual subheading.
If the loins are cooked, seasoned, or otherwise prepared beyond freezing
Prepared or preserved fish preparations are classified in Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as frozen skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) and not as fillets, which would fall under heading 03.04
• Provide a valid certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify that the loins are fit for human consumption and meet CFIA labelling and import requirements
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. This product is frozen whole or partially processed, excluding fillets and offal, and therefore falls under tariff item 0303.43.00.
Frozen Dressed Skipjack Tuna
Frozen dressed skipjack tuna, which is headed, eviscerated, and tailed but retains the skeletal structure. This form is not a fillet or offal, so it is classified under tariff item 0303.43.00.
Frozen Headed and Gutted Skipjack Tuna
Frozen headed and gutted skipjack tuna, remaining otherwise whole, commonly used in canning. Since it is not a fillet or offal, it falls under tariff item 0303.43.00.
Frozen Skipjack Tuna Whole
Whole frozen skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) caught in the Pacific Ocean, typically weighing 1-3 kg per fish, packaged in bulk. This product is frozen whole and falls under tariff item 0303.43.00.
Frozen Skipjack Tuna with Gills In
Frozen skipjack tuna prepared by evisceration but retaining gills, a common export form. This product remains a whole fish, excluding fillets and offal, and is classified under tariff item 0303.43.00.
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 part of the product weight, and the fish remains whole, so it falls under tariff item 0303.43.00.