IQF Frozen Whole Small Yellowfin Tuna

Individually quick frozen (IQF) small whole yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), typically under 2kg each, for retail or restaurant use. This fits HTS 0303.42.00.20 as frozen whole fish of this specific species, excluding processed meat. IQF prevents clumping for easier portioning.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.81.00Same rate: 35%

If swordfish liver/stomach included as offal

Edible offal separates from whole fish into 0303.91-0303.99 subheadings.

0307.60.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If unfit for human consumption (e.g., bait grade)

Fish not for human food goes to heading 0307, distinct from edible frozen whole fish.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If processed into fillets later

Fillets of yellowfin tuna shift to 0304/0305 LCPD categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ IQF packaging must be clearly marked; provide lab tests for histamine levels under 50 ppm per FDA guidelines

β€’ Declare net weight accurately, as statistical suffix .20 tracks whole fish volumes

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