Fresh Albacore Tuna Dressed for Retail from Japan
Dressed albacore tuna (gilled and gutted) packed in ice for retail seafood counters, prized for its mild flavor and white flesh. Under HTS 0302.31.00.00 as fresh/chilled whole tuna of genus Thunnus, prior to filleting. Excludes any pelletized or floured forms per chapter notes.
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
• Use insulated containers with temp monitors for transit; declare exact weight and species on entry
• Avoid pitfall of bulk packaging mistaken for industrial use under different headings