Chilled Head-Off Yellowfin Tuna from Japan
Yellowfin tuna with heads removed, gutted and gilled, packed in ice for sushi markets. Remains classified under HTS 0302.32.00.00 as it is still whole fish (not fillets) and fresh/chilled.
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
• Provide detailed processing logs showing only gilling/gutting to confirm it remains 'whole fish' under 0302
• Label with country of catch and harvest date for traceability required by FDA seafood HACCP
• Avoid over-chilling that could mimic frozen state, risking shift to 0303