Iced Longfinned Tuna Blocks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include salinity tests if slurry used to confirm no preservation; pre-clear with US Customs on volume
• Pitfall: misdeclared weights from ice melt causing shortages