IQF Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Chunks from Japan
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.
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
• Declare IQF process to distinguish from block-frozen; prevents confusion with pellets (chapter note)
• Provide harvest date and EEZ origin to comply with traceability for Magnuson-Stevens Act