Fresh Gilled and Gutted Southern Bluefin Tuna from Japan
Premium sushi-grade southern bluefin tuna, gilled and gutted (GG) while fresh on vessel, packed in ice for market delivery. HTS 0302.36.00.00 applies as it's still considered whole fish, fresh or chilled, excluding only fillets and offal.
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
• Include processing logs showing gilling/gutting occurred pre-chilling to avoid 'parts' classification
• Comply with Section 609 if any shrimp bycatch noted in tuna harvest documentation
• Use insulated boxes with temperature recorders for US Customs evidence