Frozen Bigeye Tuna for Sashimi Grade
Premium frozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) blocks, super-frozen to -60°C for sushi and sashimi markets. This raw frozen whole or block form is not filleted or further processed, qualifying under tariff item 0303.44.00.
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 cut into fillets or loins
Fillets and loins of bigeye tuna are classified under heading 0304.
If the species is misidentified or mixed with other tunas
Other frozen tunas of the genus Thunnus are classified under 0303.49.
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
• Declare the product as frozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) under tariff item 0303.44.00
• Ensure the super-freezing temperature is documented, as it may affect shelf-life and inspection
• Check if a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permit is required for fish products
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.44.00
Block Frozen Bigeye Tuna for Canning
Block frozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) meat, trimmed but unfilleted, supplied to canneries for processing. This product is frozen whole or in block form, not further prepared, and falls under tariff item 0303.44.00 as frozen bigeye tuna.
Frozen Bigeye Tuna Steaks Pre-Cut
Cross-section steaks cut from frozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) loins, retaining bone and skin, destined for grilling markets. These steaks are not fillets or other fish meat, so they remain under tariff item 0303.44.00 as frozen bigeye tuna.
Frozen Bigeye Tuna Whole Fish
Whole frozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) caught in the Pacific Ocean, typically weighing 20-50 kg per fish, preserved by blast freezing immediately after capture. This product is in its natural whole form, not filleted or further processed, and falls under tariff item 0303.44.00.
Frozen Dressed Bigeye Tuna
Dressed frozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) with head off, gills removed, and tail intact, a standard form for wholesalers. This preparation does not constitute filleting or further processing, so it remains under tariff item 0303.44.00.
Frozen Headed and Gutted Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) that has been headed, eviscerated, and frozen at sea to preserve freshness, commonly used by sashimi processors. This form is not filleted or reduced to other fish meat, so it falls under tariff item 0303.44.00.
Frozen Wild-Caught Pacific Bigeye Tuna
Frozen whole bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) from purse seine fisheries in the Western Pacific, certified sustainable by MSC standards. This product is in whole, unfilleted form, falling under tariff item 0303.44.00.