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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole or in pieces
Frozen bluefin tuna transfers to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fillets.
If processed into fillets or steaks
Fillets and other fish meat of tunas fall under heading 0304, regardless of fresh/chilled state.
If cooked, smoked, or preserved
Prepared or preserved tunas move to Chapter 16 for processed fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES Appendix II permits for all bluefin tuna shipments to verify legal wild-caught or farmed origin
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving fish remained fresh/chilled (below 0°C) without freezing to avoid reclassification
• Include scientific name confirmation (Thunnus thynnus) on commercial invoice to match HTS description precisely
Related Products under HTS 0302.35.01.00
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.
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.