Frozen Head-On Wild-Caught Yellowfin Tuna from Japan
Wild-caught frozen yellowfin tuna preserved whole with heads for commercial processing. HTS 0303.42.0040 applies to head-on forms of this species, excluding fillets (0304) and offal subheadings. Chapter notes confirm no coverage for human-consumption pellets here.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit NOAA catch documentation for sustainability claims; ensure packaging maintains below -18°C for frozen status; declare exact count per package for statistical reporting