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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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