Fresh Chilled Yellowfin Tuna from Ecuador

Whole yellowfin tuna harvested off Ecuador coast, rapidly chilled post-catch. Specific to HTS 0302.32.00.00 for the Thunnus albacares species, fresh/chilled.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.32.00Same rate: 35%

If blast-frozen at sea

Frozen at sea tunas go to 0303.32 for frozen yellowfin.

0305Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried, unsalted

Dried (not further prepared) tunas under heading 0305.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If incorrectly frozen and vegetable-like processed

Avoid Chapter 7 misclass; always Chapter 3 for fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Check for Ecuador-specific trade agreements affecting duty rates

Provide shrimp bycatch certifications due to Section 609 provisions

Declare net weight accurately excluding ice/meltwater