Fresh Chilled Albacore Tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
Whole fresh or chilled albacore tuna, known for its mild flavor and white meat, sourced from temperate waters. Classified under HTS 0302.39.02.00 as an 'other' Thunnus species, excluding fillets, ideal for canning or raw consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If filleted or loined
Processing into fillets moves it from whole fish in 0302 to fish meat in 0304.
If Cooking and preservation classify it as prepared/preserved tuna in Chapter 16.
If not genus Thunnus
Only Thunnus genus tunas stay in 0302.3x; other bonito-like fish go to 0302.89.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with scientific name (Thunnus alalunga) and harvest date to comply with HTS species-specific requirements
• Comply with NOAA traceability rules under the Seafood Import Monitoring Program for tunas
• Inspect for IUU fishing certification to avoid CBP holds at entry
Related Products under HTS 0302.39.02.00
Fresh Chilled Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
Whole fresh or chilled bluefin tuna from the genus Thunnus, typically caught in the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans, excluding fillets or offal. This premium sashimi-grade fish falls under HTS 0302.39.02.00 as it is 'other' tuna species beyond yellowfin, bigeye, or skipjack, presented whole for high-end markets.
Fresh Chilled Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii)
Premium whole fresh or chilled southern bluefin tuna from southern oceans, highly valued in Japanese markets. Falls under HTS 0302.39.02.00 for other Thunnus tunas, excluding offal or fillets, often air-shipped for sushi.
Fresh Chilled Bigeye Tuna Steaks (Thunnus obesus)
Pre-cut steaks from whole fresh or chilled bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), but classified as whole equivalents if not filleted. HTS 0302.39.02.00 covers other tunas like bigeye when not processed to fillet stage.
Fresh Chilled Pacific Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus orientalis)
Whole fresh or chilled Pacific bluefin tuna, a prized species for raw fish markets. Under HTS 0302.39.02.00 as other Thunnus tunas, excluding fillets, with strict sustainability sourcing.