Fresh Whole Skipjack Tuna from Purse Seine
Whole skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) harvested via purse seine method, kept fresh on ice for market sale. Classified in HTS 0302.33.00.00 for its specific species in fresh or chilled state, whole form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If albacore (Thunnus alalunga)
Albacore tuna has a distinct subheading in 0302 for fresh/chilled.
If destined for filleting after import
Livers and roes of skipjack, fresh/chilled, are under 0305.
If further processed into canned products
Prepared meals or canned fish from skipjack move to Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include fishing method documentation for MSC or sustainability claims
• Monitor for section 609 shrimp provisions if bycatch concerns arise
• Separate from other tunas in shipment to avoid blending subheadings
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Fresh Skipjack Tuna Whole Fish
Whole fresh or chilled skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) caught from the Pacific Ocean, delivered gutted and gilled but otherwise intact. This product falls under HTS 0302.33.00.00 as it is specifically fresh or chilled skipjack tuna, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304.
Chilled Skipjack Tuna Headed and Gutted
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Fresh Skipjack Tuna for Sushi Grade
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Chilled Skipjack Tuna in Bulk for Canning
Bulk-packed chilled skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), lightly dressed (gilled and gutted) for transport to canneries. Falls under HTS 0302.33.00.00 as fresh/chilled whole skipjack excluding offal or fillets.
Iced Skipjack Tuna Loins Whole
'Loins' referring to trunk sections of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) with head/tail removed, but still considered whole fish preparations when not filleted. HTS 0302.33.00.00 applies to fresh/chilled skipjack excluding true fillets.
Chilled Skipjack Tuna for Poke Bowls
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