Iced Whole Yellowfin Tuna Loins Precursor
Whole iced yellowfin tuna intended for loin processing onshore, kept intact for import. Classifies under HTS 0302.32.00.00 as chilled whole fish.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If water-packed canned
Canned in water/pickle tunas under 1604.14 subheadings.
If unfit for human consumption pellets
Only unfit pellets stay in Chapter 3; fit ones to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'whole' on commercial invoice to prevent 0304 disputes
• Comply with Lacey Act for species declaration
• Monitor histamine levels with lab tests for scombroid poisoning prevention
Related Products under HTS 0302.32.00.00
Fresh Whole Yellowfin Tuna
Whole yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) caught in the Pacific Ocean, delivered fresh and chilled on ice without any processing. Classified under HTS 0302.32.00.00 as fresh or chilled yellowfin tunas, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304.
Chilled Head-Off Yellowfin Tuna
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.
Fresh Gilled and Gutted Yellowfin Tuna
Pacific yellowfin tuna prepared by gilling and gutting for freshness preservation, shipped chilled. HTS 0302.32.00.00 applies as minimal processing on whole fresh/chilled yellowfin tuna.
Chilled Whole Yellowfin Tuna for Sashimi
Premium whole yellowfin tuna chilled specifically for high-end sashimi production, with skin on and intact. Fits HTS 0302.32.00.00 as fresh/chilled whole tunas of the species.
Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Roundfish
Ungutted round yellowfin tuna straight from vessel, chilled for immediate market sale. Classified precisely as fresh/chilled yellowfin tunas under HTS 0302.32.00.00.
Chilled Yellowfin Tuna Primes
High-quality chilled whole yellowfin tuna selected for prime cuts, minimal handling. HTS 0302.32.00.00 for fresh/chilled whole yellowfin excluding fillets.