Iced Whole Southern Bluefin Tuna Rounds from Japan
'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.
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
• 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