Frozen Yellowfin Tuna for Canning
Frozen yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) in forms suitable for canning industry, such as large pieces or irregular cuts, not filleted. HTS 0303.42.00.60 'other' captures these industrial-grade frozen tunas. Used pre-cook for shelf-stable products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for canning but fresh/chilled
State of completion (frozen vs fresh) determines chapter 0303 vs 0302.
If in oil, flakes, or chunks prepared
Post-canning preparation moves to preserved fish in airtight containers.
If Lophii (monkfish) not tuna
Genus-specific: Lophiiformes in 0305, Thunnus stays in 0303.42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Bond for duty drawback if re-exported as canned tuna; track under 19 CFR 190
• Test for histamine levels per FDA guide for scombroid species like tuna
• Avoid misdeclaring as offal (0303.91)—focus on prime meat content
Related Products under HTS 0303.42.00.60
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steaks
Frozen blocks of yellowfin tuna cut into steaks, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. This product falls under HTS 0303.42.00.60 as 'other' frozen yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), suitable for further processing or direct consumption. It represents whole or large portioned frozen tuna not classified elsewhere in the subheading.
Frozen Dressed Yellowfin Tuna
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.
Super Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Blocks
Super-frozen (-60°C) yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) in large blocks for long-term storage, 'other' form. HTS 0303.42.00.60 applies to these premium frozen tunas for Japanese markets. Maintains quality beyond standard frozen.
Frozen Whole Yellowfin Tuna
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.
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins
Frozen loins from yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), being large trimmed sections excluding full fillets. This 'other' frozen tuna product under HTS 0303.42.00.60 is used in poke bowls or sashimi preparation. Distinct from processed meat of heading 0304.
IQF Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Chunks
Individually quick frozen (IQF) chunks of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), larger than mince but not fillets. Classified as 'other' under HTS 0303.42.00.60 for retail or foodservice. Excludes heading 0304 meat forms per hierarchy.