Frozen Head-On Ahi Yellowfin Tuna Steaks Prep from China
Frozen whole ahi (yellowfin tuna) with heads, intended for cutting into steaks post-import. Falls under HTS 0303.42.0040 for head-on frozen yellowfin tunas, excluding any filleted or offal products. Whole form distinguishes it from processed fish meat.
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)
Import Tips
• Include invoice details specifying 'head-on whole' to match statistical suffix .40; comply with HACCP plans for seafood safety; avoid partial thawing during transit to prevent shift to fresh classification