Live Wild-Caught Southern Bluefin Tuna from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide catch certificates under CCSBT traceability program; use aerated transport vessels
• Inspect for parasites before entry
• Common pitfall: incorrect species declaration leading to seizures