Fresh Bigeye Tuna from Purse Seine from Japan
Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) harvested via purse seine method, delivered fresh or chilled to U.S. West Coast ports. Classified HTS 0302.34.00.00 as specified species in fresh/chilled state, whole excluding fillets.
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 vessel logbooks and catch certificates for purse seine verification
• Comply with Tuna Tracking and Verification Program (TTVP)
• Monitor for quota restrictions on bigeye