Fresh Bigeye Tuna Loins from Germany
Large, thick cuts from the back of fresh or chilled bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), often called loins, used for high-end steak production. Classified under HTS 0302.34.00.00 as they are not separated into fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304; loins remain part of whole fish presentation. Common in Hawaiian poke markets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document loin cuts as thick cross-sections to differentiate from thin fillets under 0304
• Maintain strict cold chain with temperature monitors under 4°C
• Declare exact species to avoid skipjack tuna mix-ups