Fresh Bigeye Tuna Whole Fish
Whole fresh or chilled bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) caught in the Pacific Ocean, typically weighing 20-50 kg, delivered to ports for immediate processing or sale. Classified under HTS 0302.34.00.00 as fresh or chilled bigeye tunas, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304. Excludes any edible offal which falls under subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen bigeye tunas fall under heading 0303 for frozen fish, as the preservation method changes the chapter classification from fresh/chilled.
If processed into fillets
Bigeye tuna fillets or other fish meat are classified under heading 0304, excluding whole fish under 0302.
If only edible offal is imported
Edible fish offal of bigeye tuna is specifically excluded from 0302.34 and covered under subheading 0302.91.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish is fresh or chilled (not frozen) via temperature logs and inspection certificates to avoid reclassification to HTS 0303
• Ensure traceability documentation for species identification as Thunnus obesus
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations
Related Products under HTS 0302.34.00.00
Chilled Bigeye Tuna Head-On Gilled and Gutted
Head-on bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) that has been gilled and gutted while fresh or chilled, a common form for sashimi-grade imports from Japan. Fits HTS 0302.34.00.00 as it remains whole fish excluding fillets, with no freezing involved. Preparation does not alter the fresh/chilled classification.
Fresh Bigeye Tuna Loins
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.
Chilled Bigeye Tuna for Sashimi
Premium chilled bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) whole or H&G, graded for raw consumption in sushi and sashimi applications. HTS 0302.34.00.00 applies to this fresh/chilled form, excluding any filleted portions. Sourced from sustainable fisheries in the Atlantic.
Fresh Wild-Caught Bigeye Tuna Steaks
Thick steaks cut from fresh bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), still considered whole fish cuts if not filleted, for grilling or searing. Under HTS 0302.34.00.00 as fresh/chilled excluding 0304 meat. Popular in U.S. seafood markets.
Chilled Bigeye Tuna Primal Cuts
Large primal sections like toro or akami from chilled bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), unpackaged for further processing. HTS 0302.34.00.00 for fresh/chilled whole fish parts excluding fillets. Used in commercial canneries.
Fresh Bigeye Tuna from Purse Seine
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.