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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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