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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other tuna species like yellowfin (Thunnus albacares)
Only Atlantic/Pacific bluefin specifically covered by 0302.35; other Thunnus species use 0302.47.
If swordfish instead of tuna
Swordfish fresh/chilled fillets go to 0304.42, but whole swordfish would be different subheading.
If processed into flours, meals, or pellets for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours/meals/pellets fit for human consumption from 0302-0308, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide fishing vessel logs and traceability certificates to prove species and origin (Atlantic vs Pacific)
• Avoid any skinning or mincing which could reclassify as 'other fish meat' under 0304
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh/chilled' with exact weight pre- and post-gutting for customs verification
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 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.
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.