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 whole form, not filleted or reduced to other fish meat, and is fit for human consumption.
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 the genus Thunnus
Other frozen tunas are classified under this subheading.
If the tuna is fresh or chilled, not frozen
Fresh or chilled tunas are classified under heading 03.02.
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 tuna is frozen and not fresh, as fresh fish falls under heading 03.02
• Confirm the species is Thunnus obesus and not another tuna species
• Be ready to provide catch documentation and freezing records for CBSA
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 tuna processing. This product is in a frozen whole or block form, not reduced to fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and is fit for human consumption.
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 reduced to other fish meat, and is fit for human consumption.
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 of heading 03.04, and are fit for human consumption.
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 keeps it classified as frozen tuna, not filleted or reduced to other fish meat, and is fit for human consumption.
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 product is in a dressed form, not filleted or reduced to other fish meat, and is fit for human consumption.
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 form, not filleted or reduced to other fish meat, and is fit for human consumption.