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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If identified as Albacore instead
Species-specific headings in 0301; misidentification as Thunnus alalunga shifts to Albacore subheading.
If processed into fillets post-import but declared as such
Livers and roes of Southern Bluefin Tuna fall under 0305, but whole live fish stay in 0301.
If for ornamental or research display
If imported primarily as aquarium specimens rather than aquaculture stock, may classify under live aquatic invertebrates/animals in Chapter 01.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use insulated live transport tanks with high oxygen levels; secure veterinary health certificates confirming no diseases
• Report under NOAA fisheries for quota compliance
• Avoid mixing with other tuna species to prevent reclassification
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 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.