Frozen Gilled and Gutted Southern Bluefin Tuna
Frozen Southern bluefin tuna that has been gilled and gutted, with the head, fins, and body intact for freshness. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.46.00 as a whole frozen fish of Thunnus maccoyii, not filleted or processed into portions.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the species is not Thunnus maccoyii
Other frozen tuna species are classified under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not considered a fillet or other fish meat to avoid reclassification
• Provide documentation showing the species is Thunnus maccoyii
• Verify that the product meets CFIA standards for human consumption
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.46.00
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. This product falls under tariff item 0303.46.00 as frozen whole fish of the specified species, not fillets or pellets.
Frozen Dressed Southern Bluefin Tuna for Sushi
Frozen Southern bluefin tuna, dressed by removing the head, gills, entrails, and tail while 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 reduced to portions.
Frozen Head-Off Southern Bluefin Tuna
Frozen Southern bluefin tuna with the head removed but gills, entrails, and fins intact, prepared at sea for weight reduction. This remains a whole fish of Thunnus maccoyii under tariff item 0303.46.00, as it is not filleted or cut into portions.
Frozen Southern Bluefin Tuna for Canning Industry
Bulk frozen whole or head-off Southern bluefin tuna intended for industrial canning lines. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.46.00 as frozen whole fish of Thunnus maccoyii, not processed into fillets or pellets, and is fit for human consumption.
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 whole frozen fish 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 falls under tariff item 0303.46.00 as frozen whole tunas of the specified species, not fillets or pellets.