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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dead but fresh or chilled
Live fish become heading 0302 when dead; Southern Bluefin Tuna shifts from live import to fresh/chilled under species-specific subheading.
If frozen
Frozen Southern Bluefin Tuna moves to Chapter 03 heading 0303 for frozen fish of this species, excluding live status.
If fillets fresh or chilled
Processed into fillets changes classification from whole live fish to heading 0304 for fillets, excluding live whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES permits due to endangered status and IUU fishing regulations; ensure live transport with health certificates from origin country
• Verify species identification via DNA testing to avoid misclassification
• Comply with USFWS aquaculture import protocols
Related Products under HTS 0301.95.00.00
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.