IQF Frozen Albacore Tuna Fillets
Individually quick frozen (IQF) albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) fillets, skinless and boneless, for retail trays. These are whole fillets, not minced or pelleted, and are frozen. They fall under tariff item 0304.87.00 as frozen fillets of the genus Thunnus, which includes albacore tuna.
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 fillets are from a different fish species
This item covers frozen fillets of other fish not specified in 0304.87.
If the product is minced or otherwise processed fish meat
Minced fish meat falls under this item for other frozen fish meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the species Thunnus alalunga on the commercial invoice to support classification
• Ensure the product is not considered a 'pellet' or agglomerated product, which would fall under a different heading
• Check CFIA labelling requirements for retail-packaged fish products
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