Frozen Dressed Yellowfin Tuna from Japan
Frozen yellowfin tuna dressed by removing gills, entrails, and sometimes head/scales, but not filleted. Falls under HTS 0303.42.00.60 'other' as beyond basic headed/gutted forms. Ideal for industrial canning or retail thawing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing logs to justify 'other' vs headed/gutted (0303.42.00.10); photos aid CBP review
• Check for anti-dumping duties on tuna from specific countries like Mexico or Ecuador
• Ensure temperature logs below -18°C to maintain frozen status and prevent duty reclassification