Chilled Southern Bluefin Tuna for Sashimi from China
High-fat toro grade southern bluefin tuna, chilled whole or head-off for direct sashimi slicing at destination. Specifically Thunnus maccoyii, classified under 0302.36.00.00 for fresh/chilled excluding fillets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Secure CITES export/re-export permits due to overfished status of southern bluefin
• Test for histamine levels under FDA defect action levels for scombroid safety
• Declare as 'sushi-grade' only if pre-treated; otherwise standard fresh fish labeling