Fresh Whole Skipjack Tuna from Purse Seine from Japan
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.
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 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