0303.42.00.20/Frozen Whole Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares)/China

Frozen Whole Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) from China

Frozen whole yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) caught in the Pacific Ocean, preserved by rapid freezing to maintain freshness. This product falls under HTS 0303.42.00.20 as it is specifically classified as whole frozen yellowfin tuna, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304. It is typically imported in bulk for further processing or direct sale.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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Import Tips

• Verify species identification with scientific name (Thunnus albacares) via documentation to comply with HTS specificity and avoid misclassification

• Obtain health certificates confirming proper freezing chain (below -18°C) and absence of contaminants, as required by FDA seafood HACCP regulations

• Be aware of section 609 restrictions if any shrimp bycatch is involved; declare accurately to prevent customs holds