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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole
Freezing changes classification from fresh/chilled (Chapter 03 heading 0302) to frozen fish (heading 0303).
If imported as fillets
Fish fillets and other fish meat, even if fresh or chilled, are specifically excluded from 0302 and covered in heading 0304.
If processed into steaks or cut pieces
Cut fish products like steaks are classified as 'other' fresh/chilled fish outside the tuna-specific subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES permits if from overfished stocks like Atlantic bluefin, as required by USFWS for endangered species
• Provide health certificates from exporting country confirming freshness (chilled below 4°C) and absence of contaminants per FDA Seafood HACCP
• Avoid declaring as 'frozen' to prevent reclassification; use insulated containers to maintain chill chain during transit
Related Products under HTS 0302.39.02.00
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 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.