Live Wild-Caught Southern Bluefin Tuna from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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