Frozen Albacore Tuna Loins
Frozen loins from albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), trimmed of head, viscera, and tail, packed in bulk for further processing. Classified under HTS 0303.41.00.00 as frozen whole or processed albacore tuna excluding fillets and offal. Ideal for sashimi slicing or canning.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut into fillets or other meat portions
Frozen tuna fillets and meat excluding offal fall under heading 0304, not whole or dressed fish.
If imported in a fresh or chilled state
Fresh or chilled albacore tuna is classified in heading 0302 before freezing process.
If cooked, canned, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved tuna products move to Chapter 16, not raw frozen fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Thunnus alalunga) with FDA prior notice and import alerts for seafood safety
• Ensure proper cold chain documentation showing temperature below -18°C to avoid reclassification as fresh under 0302
• Obtain catch certificates to comply with MSC sustainability standards and avoid antidumping duties on certain tuna
Related Products under HTS 0303.41.00.00
Frozen Whole Albacore Tuna
Entire frozen albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) caught in Pacific waters, ungutted and unprocessed except for freezing. Falls under HTS 0303.41.00.00 as frozen tunas of the genus Thunnus excluding fillets. Used primarily for whole fish markets or large-scale processing.
Frozen Albacore Tuna Steaks
Frozen transverse cross-sections or steaks from albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), retaining skin and bone, not considered fillets. HTS 0303.41.00.00 covers such frozen processed tunas excluding true fillets of 0304. Popular for grilling or premium poke bowls.
IQF Frozen Albacore Tuna Chunks
Individually quick frozen (IQF) chunks or cubes from albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), skin-on with some bone, for retail packs. Remains under HTS 0303.41.00.00 as not meeting fillet definition of heading 0304. Used in frozen seafood salads or stir-fries.
Frozen Dressed Albacore Tuna
Frozen albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) that has been headed, eviscerated, and tailed but retains basic form. HTS 0303.41.00.00 includes such simply processed frozen tunas excluding offal and fillets. Common intermediate product for canneries.