Pacific Frozen Skipjack Tuna Bulk
Bulk frozen skipjack tuna from Western Pacific purse seine fisheries, packed in 10-20kg cardboard masters. This product is frozen whole or in large pieces, excluding fillets, and is classified under tariff item 0303.43.00.
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 tuna is a different species
Other frozen tunas are classified under this alternative.
If the tuna is further processed into canned preparations
Prepared or preserved tuna falls under chapter 16.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not mixed with other species
• Declare the product as 'frozen skipjack tuna' and provide the scientific name
• Keep documentation of the fishing vessel and catch area for traceability
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.