Frozen Pacific Bluefin Tuna Whole Fish
Whole frozen Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis), typically weighing 50-200 kg, caught in the Pacific Ocean. As whole fish, they are clearly not fillets or meat of heading 03.04 and are classified under the specific species subheading 0303.45.00.
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 whole fish is of a different tuna species
Other tuna species fall under the residual subheading.
If the fish is fresh or chilled, not frozen
Fresh or chilled tuna is classified in heading 03.02.
If the whole fish is dried, salted, or smoked
Preserved fish falls under heading 03.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the scientific name Thunnus orientalis on customs documents to support classification
• Be aware that bluefin tuna may require additional permits under CITES or Canadian fisheries regulations
• Ensure the fish is properly frozen and unfit products are not mixed in
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.45.00
Block Frozen Bluefin Tuna Whole
Block frozen Atlantic or Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis) presented whole in large blocks for industrial portioning. This product is not filleted or processed into fish meat of heading 03.04, so it falls under tariff item 0303.45.00.
Frozen Atlantic Bluefin Tuna for Canning
Large frozen whole Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) imported for the canning industry. The fish are presented whole, not filleted or processed, so they are classified under tariff item 0303.45.00 as frozen bluefin tuna.
Frozen Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Whole Fish
Whole frozen Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) weighing 100-500 kg per fish, caught in the Atlantic Ocean. The fish are presented whole, not filleted or cut into meat of heading 03.04, so they are classified under tariff item 0303.45.00.
Frozen Block Pacific Bluefin Tuna for Sashimi
Large frozen blocks of Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) destined for sashimi slicing, gutted but intact. This product is not filleted or processed into meat of heading 03.04, so it falls under tariff item 0303.45.00.
Frozen Dressed Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Frozen Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) dressed by removing head, viscera, and fins but retaining carcass integrity as a whole fish. This product is not filleted or processed into meat of heading 03.04, so it falls under tariff item 0303.45.00.
Frozen Dressed Pacific Bluefin Tuna
Frozen Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) that has been gutted, gilled, and headed but remains in large pieces suitable for further processing. This product is not filleted or cut into meat of heading 03.04, so it falls under tariff item 0303.45.00.