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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If skinless fillets
Any fillet or meat separated from whole form goes to 0304.
If chilled steaks are frozen
Freezing overrides fresh status, moving to 0303.39 for other frozen tunas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm cuts are steaks (bone-in transverse) not loins to stay in 0302 vs 0304
• FDA prior notice required 2-8 hours before arrival for chilled seafood
• Avoid vacuum-packing if it implies preservation, risking Chapter 16 shift
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 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.
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 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.