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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If including edible fish offal like livers or roe
Frozen fish offal of tuna species is classified under subheadings 0303.91-0303.99, separate from clean fish.
If heads, tails, or fins are removed beyond simple dressing
Excessive processing into steaks or chunks shifts to heading 0304 as fish meat.
If processed into flours, meals, or pellets for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours and pellets fit for human food from 0303-0308, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed commercial invoice specifying weight, species, and catch origin to prevent misclassification as other tunas
• Comply with US Customs frozen fish size requirements and include ice glaze percentage in declarations
• Watch for seasonal quotas and IUU fishing regulations requiring traceability from vessel to importer
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 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.