Live Pacific Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus orientalis)
Live Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) typically sourced from Pacific fisheries for live fish markets or farming. Classified under HTS 0301.94.0100 as it matches the precise species definition for Pacific bluefin tuna in live condition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If harvested dead but kept fresh/chilled
Heading 0301 covers only live fish; fresh dead tuna classified under 0302 for albacore/bluefin.
If frozen post-harvest
Freezing disqualifies from live classification, moving to frozen tunas in heading 0303.
If for use in commercial fishing tournaments
End-use as sport fish could reclassify under Chapter 95 if imported specifically for recreational fishing events.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use oxygenated transport tanks to maintain liveliness; declare exact species with scientific naming
• Comply with USFWS CITES requirements; include quota documentation if applicable
Related Products under HTS 0301.94.01.00
Live Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
Live Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) imported for aquaculture or immediate live sale markets. This species is specifically classified under HTS 0301.94.0100 due to its identification as Atlantic bluefin tuna in live form, distinct from other tuna species or processed products.
Live Wild-Caught Pacific Bluefin Tuna for Tokyo Tsukiji Market
Premium live Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) caught wild and air-shipped alive to US markets mimicking Tsukiji auctions. Precisely matches HTS 0301.94.0100 for live Pacific bluefin tuna imports.
Live Captive-Bred Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Juveniles
Juvenile Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) bred in captivity for grow-out in US aquaculture facilities. Falls under HTS 0301.94.0100 as live specimens of the exact species, supporting sustainable farming initiatives.
Live Bluefin Tuna Broodstock (Thunnus thynnus)
Mature live Atlantic bluefin tuna used as broodstock for research and commercial hatcheries. Classified under HTS 0301.94.0100 due to species specification and live importation status.