Block Frozen Southern Bluefin Tuna for Processing
Block-frozen Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii), typically head-off and packed in master cartons, intended for further industrial processing such as canning or loin cutting. It is classified under tariff item 0303.46.00 as frozen tuna of this species, excluding fillets, other meat, and pellets.
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 other fish meat fall under heading 03.04, not 03.03.
If the product includes edible offal such as livers or roes
Edible offal of tuna is classified separately under subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as frozen whole fish or head-off, not fillets or meat, to qualify for 0303.46.00
• Have documentation proving the species (Thunnus maccoyii) and that it is fit for human consumption
• Verify any import quotas or permits required by the CBSA for tuna imports
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.46.00
Frozen Dressed Southern Bluefin Tuna for Sushi
Frozen Southern bluefin tuna dressed by removing the head, gills, entrails, and tail, but retaining the whole body trunk. This qualifies as a whole frozen fish of Thunnus maccoyii under tariff item 0303.46.00, as it is not filleted or further processed.
Frozen Gilled and Gutted Southern Bluefin Tuna
Frozen Southern bluefin tuna that has been gilled and gutted, with the head, fins, and body kept intact for freshness. This is classified under tariff item 0303.46.00 as a frozen whole tuna of Thunnus maccoyii, not filleted or reduced to meat.
Frozen Head-Off Southern Bluefin Tuna
Frozen Southern bluefin tuna with the head removed but gills, entrails, and fins intact, prepared at sea to reduce weight. It remains a whole fish (not filleted) of Thunnus maccoyii, falling under tariff item 0303.46.00.
Frozen Southern Bluefin Tuna for Canning Industry
Bulk frozen whole or head-off Southern bluefin tuna intended for industrial canning lines. Classified under tariff item 0303.46.00 as frozen tuna of Thunnus maccoyii, excluding fillets, meat, and pellets, per chapter notes.
Frozen Southern Bluefin Tuna Round (Head-On)
Frozen 'round' Southern bluefin tuna with head, gills, entrails, and fins all intact as caught. This is directly classified under tariff item 0303.46.00 as a frozen whole tuna of Thunnus maccoyii, ideal for traditional processing.
Frozen Southern Bluefin Tuna Whole Fish
Whole frozen Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) caught in the Southern Ocean, typically weighing 50-150 kg per fish. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.46.00 as frozen whole tunas of the specified species.