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%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
• 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