Chilled Pacific Bluefin Tuna Headed and Gutted from Japan
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.
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
• 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