Fresh Albacore Tuna Whole Fish
Whole fresh albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) caught and chilled immediately after harvest, sold by the piece for high-end sushi markets. Classified under HTS 0302.31.00.00 as fresh or chilled albacore tuna, excluding fillets or offal. Not processed into meals, pellets, or frozen forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen albacore tuna shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, as temperature preservation method changes classification.
If processed into fillets
Fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 exclude whole fish, applying to trimmed or sliced albacore tuna products.
If cooked and canned
Prepared or preserved tunas fall under heading 1604, not fresh/chilled whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish is chilled below 4°C with temperature logs to qualify as 'fresh or chilled'; obtain species certification from supplier to confirm Thunnus alalunga
• Common pitfall: improper documentation leading to reclassification as frozen under 0303
Related Products under HTS 0302.31.00.00
Chilled Albacore Tuna Head-On Gutted
Head-on, gutted albacore tuna chilled on ice for premium sashimi preparation, maintaining freshness for Japanese export markets. Fits HTS 0302.31.00.00 as it's fresh/chilled Thunnus alalunga, not filleted or made into offal. Minimal processing preserves whole fish status.
Fresh Albacore Tuna Dressed for Retail
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.
Iced Longfinned Tuna Blocks
Blocks of whole longfinned (albacore) tuna surrounded in ice slurry for air shipment to processing plants. HTS 0302.31.00.00 applies to this fresh/chilled form of Thunnus alalunga, not fillets or frozen. Ideal for poke bowl production.
Chilled Albacore Tuna for Sushi Grade
Premium sushi-grade albacore tuna, whole and super-chilled to -1°C, flash-handled for minimal histamine risk. Classifies in HTS 0302.31.00.00 as fresh/chilled Thunnus alalunga excluding fillets/offal. Not agglomerated into pellets.
Fresh Caught Albacore Tuna Round
Round (ungutted) fresh albacore tuna direct from purse seine vessels, chilled in refrigerated seawater. HTS 0302.31.00.00 for this pristine Thunnus alalunga form, prior to any filleting. Excludes flours or meals.
Superchilled Albacore Tuna Loins Pre-Cut
Pre-cut loins from albacore tuna superchilled to extend shelf life without freezing, for fine dining. Borderline HTS 0302.31.00.00 if proven chilled not frozen, as whole fish sections of Thunnus alalunga.