Frozen Whole Yellowfin Tuna from Japan
Whole yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) frozen at sea or ashore, excluding edible offal. Classified under HTS 0303.42.00.60 as 'other' forms beyond headed/gutted, for sushi-grade or canning use. Meets chapter definition for frozen fish excluding fillets.
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
• Require chain-of-custody documentation for IUU (illegal, unreported, unregulated) fishing compliance under NOAA regulations
• Label with country of catch and vessel details; statistical note on shrimp doesn't apply but watch for mixed seafood shipments