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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If boneless and skinless fillets
Heading 0304 specifically covers frozen fish fillets and other fish meat without bones.
If smoked or in airtight containers
Smoked or preserved tuna preparations fall under Chapter 16 prepared foods.
If identified as yellowfin tuna instead
Different Thunnus species like yellowfin (Thunnus albacares) have separate 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
• Label clearly as 'steaks' vs 'fillets' with photos in documentation; CBP distinguishes by bone/skin presence
• Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines for scombroid species like tuna during import clearance
• Declare block-frozen vs IQF packaging as it affects duty calculation per net drained weight
Related Products under HTS 0303.41.00.00
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.
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.
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.