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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blast-frozen
Frozen whole tunas shift to heading 0303 from fresh/chilled 0302.
If including edible offal like gills
Edible offal of tunas is separated into subheadings 0302.91-0302.99.
If destined for fish meal production
Livers and roe unfit for human consumption go to heading 0305.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure ICCAT quota allocations and export licenses due to strict international management
• Use refrigerated air freight with temperature logs to prove 'chilled' status upon US entry
• Declare weight accurately (girth x length formula) to match customs valuation
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 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.