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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If filleted before export
Processing into fresh/chilled fillets moves from live whole fish in 0301 to 0304 specific for tuna fillets.
If canned or preserved post-import
Prepared or preserved tuna heads to Chapter 16, excluding fresh live imports.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include farm origin documentation and genetic certification; maintain water quality logs during shipping
• Beware of size-based misclassification as different life stages
• Coordinate with FDA for aquaculture drugs residue testing
Related Products 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.