Iced Whole Southern Bluefin Tuna Rounds
'Round' refers to ungutted whole fish packed in ice; premium southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) for Japanese markets. HTS 0302.36.00.00 as fresh/chilled whole fish.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other fish meat not fillets
Meat excluding fillets goes to 0304 even for tunas.
If in airtight containers preserved
Prepared/preserved tuna products under Chapter 16.
If processed into edible flours
Chapter notes direct human-consumable flours/meals to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Photographic evidence of ice packing at origin helps prove chilled status
• Monitor for quota restrictions under ICCAT or CCAMLR fisheries management
• Separate from offal during inspection to avoid 0302.99 mixing
Related Products under HTS 0302.36.00.00
Fresh Whole Southern Bluefin Tuna
Whole, fresh or chilled Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) caught in the Southern Ocean, weighing typically 50-150 kg. This product is classified under HTS 0302.36.00.00 as fresh or chilled fish of this specific species, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304. It is sold ungutted for sushi-grade markets.
Chilled Head-Off Southern Bluefin Tuna
Fresh or chilled southern bluefin tuna with head removed but gills and viscera intact, prepared immediately after catch for air shipment. Classified under 0302.36.00.00 as it remains whole fish (not fillets) of Thunnus maccoyii, fresh or chilled.
Fresh Gilled and Gutted Southern Bluefin Tuna
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.
Chilled Southern Bluefin Tuna for Sashimi
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.
Fresh Southern Bluefin Tuna Akami Grade
Lean red muscle (akami) portion whole fish, fresh chilled Thunnus maccoyii for slicing. Still classified as whole under 0302.36.00.00 since not filleted.