Chilled Bluefin Tuna for Sashimi Whole
Premium whole bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus or orientalis) chilled to sushi-grade standards, typically air-shipped for high-end restaurants. HTS 0302.35.01.00 applies to fresh/chilled excluding fillets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other fish species fillets
Fresh/chilled fillets of other saltwater fish go to 0304.91, separate from tunas.
If oil-packed after import
Post-import processing into tuna in airtight containers shifts to Chapter 16 prepared fish.
If albacore (Thunnus alalunga)
Albacore tuna has dedicated subheading 0302.32 distinct from bluefin.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA prior notice mandatory for seafood; include histamine testing results for scombrotoxin prevention
• Customs may require photos showing whole fish condition upon entry to prevent 0304 misclassification
• Declare exact species; hybrids may need DNA verification for proper subheading
Related Products under HTS 0302.35.01.00
Fresh Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Whole Fish
Whole fresh Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) caught in the Atlantic Ocean, delivered chilled on ice without any processing beyond heading and gutting. Classified under HTS 0302.35.01.00 as fresh or chilled Atlantic bluefin tuna, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304.
Chilled Pacific Bluefin Tuna Headed and Gutted
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) chilled on ice, with head removed and gutted for freshness preservation during transport. Remains classified as fresh/chilled whole fish under HTS 0302.35.01.00 since not further processed into fillets.
Ice-Slurried Pacific Bluefin Tuna Gilled
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) gilled (gills removed) and packed in ice slurry for optimal freshness during ocean transport. Still qualifies as fresh/chilled whole fish under HTS 0302.35.01.00.
Fresh Farmed Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Whole
Aquaculture-raised whole Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), harvested and chilled immediately for sushi markets. Qualifies under HTS 0302.35.01.00 as fresh or chilled, provided no freezing or filleting occurs.