Frozen Albacore Tuna Steaks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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