Frozen Yellowfin Tuna for Canning from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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