Frozen Gilled and Gutted Yellowfin Tuna from China
Frozen yellowfin tuna processed by gilling, gutting, and bleeding for optimal freshness, supplied in 10-30 kg units to canneries. This fits HTS 0303.42.00 as frozen whole fish of the genus Thunnus albacares, not advanced to fillet stage or offal. Widely used in tuna canning industries globally.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include processing certificates showing only gilling/gutting to confirm whole fish status; comply with HACCP plans for frozen seafood; monitor temperature logs (< -18°C) for entry