Frozen Head-Off Yellowfin Tuna from China
Frozen yellowfin tuna with heads removed, presented as gutted and tailed whole fish bodies, standard for sashimi-grade imports. Classified under HTS 0303.42.00 because it remains whole fish (not fillets) of Thunnus albacares, frozen, and excluding offal subheadings. Ideal for Japanese markets requiring high-quality loins.
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
• Provide catch certificates confirming Thunnus albacares species to prevent misclassification; label clearly as 'head-off whole frozen tuna' to distinguish from fillets; check for IUU fishing regulations under NOAA