Southern Bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii)
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0301.95.00.00
Live Southern Bluefin Tuna for Aquaculture
Live Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) imported for stocking in offshore aquaculture cages or farming operations. Classified under HTS 0301.95.00.00 as live fish of this specific species, distinct from other tunas or processed products. These are high-value fish maintained alive during transport in oxygenated tanks.
Live Juvenile Southern Bluefin Tuna Fingerlings
Small juvenile Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) fingerlings shipped live for grow-out in tuna ranching facilities. Falls under HTS 0301.95.00.00 as live specimens of this exact species, not fitting other tuna categories or processed forms. Ideal for fattening pens in regions like Australia or Japan.
Live Wild-Caught Southern Bluefin Tuna
Wild-caught live Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) transported alive from fishing grounds to ranching sites. Precisely matches HTS 0301.95.00.00 for this species in live form, excluding frozen or filleted products. Common in purse-seine capture for live transfer.
Live Farm-Raised Southern Bluefin Tuna Stock
Hatchery-raised live Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) for transfer to US or international ranching operations. Classified in HTS 0301.95.00.00 due to live state and precise species identification per chapter notes. Supports sustainable tuna farming initiatives.