IQF Frozen Bigeye Tuna Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) portions from loin cuts, not fully filleted, packed for retail seafood counters. These portions are not fillets or other fish meat, so they remain 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 portions are cut into fillets or are boneless
Boneless or fillet portions of bigeye tuna are classified under heading 0304.
If the species is not Thunnus obesus
Other frozen tuna species are classified under 0303.49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the portions as frozen bigeye tuna under tariff item 0303.44.00, ensuring they are not classified as fillets
• Provide a detailed product description including the IQF process
• Verify if the portions meet CFIA labelling requirements for retail sale
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 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.
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.