Fresh Chilled Tuna Fish Maws
Swim bladders (maws) from fresh or chilled yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), valued in Asian cuisines for soups and as a gelatin source. HTS 0302.99.00.00 covers these as other edible fish offal. Excludes fillets or frozen states.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried or salted
Dried fish offal classified under heading 0305 for dried, salted, or smoked fish.
If extracted for gelatin production
Processed into gelatin moves to Chapter 35 for protein substances.
If from specific listed saltwater fish
Some offal from herring, sardines have dedicated subheadings.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Check for CITES Appendix II listing on tuna species; obtain non-detriment certificates if applicable
• Document edibility with culinary use statements; avoid bulk packaging resembling industrial
Related Products under HTS 0302.99.00.00
Fresh Chilled Cod Fish Heads
Heads from fresh or chilled Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), typically used in soups, stocks, and traditional dishes like fish head curry. Classified under HTS 0302.99.00.00 as edible fish offal excluding livers, roes, and milt. Excludes processed or frozen forms.
Fresh Chilled Snapper Fish Fins
Fins from fresh or chilled red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus), utilized in stocks, broths, and gelatin production. Under HTS 0302.99.00.00 as other edible offal of fish. Must exclude filleted meat.
Fresh Chilled Tilapia Bellies
Bellies (ventral offal) from fresh or chilled Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), popular for frying or soups in African/Asian markets. HTS 0302.99.00.00 for other edible fish offal. Farm-raised common, chilled state only.
Fresh Chilled Catfish Heads
Heads from fresh or chilled channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), used in Southern US soups and stocks. Under HTS 0302.99.00.00 for other edible freshwater fish offal.
Fresh Chilled Swordfish Tails
Tails from fresh or chilled swordfish (Xiphias gladius), for steaks or soups. HTS 0302.99.00.00 edible offal.
Fresh Chilled Mackerel Guts
Intestines and viscera from fresh Atlantic mackerel, for ferments like garum. HTS 0302.99.00.00.