Frozen Head-On Yellowfin Tuna for Sashimi from Japan
Premium frozen whole yellowfin tuna with heads on, destined for sashimi preparation after gutting and filleting. Classified under HTS 0303.42.0040 as head-on frozen yellowfin tuna, as it remains whole fish excluding fillets. Meets chapter exclusions for offal and processed forms.
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
• Provide catch certificates and traceability docs for premium grades; label clearly as 'head-on' to prevent reclassification as headless; watch for moisture content to confirm frozen status per HTS rules