Block Frozen Skipjack Tuna for Canning from Japan
Skipjack tuna frozen in large blocks (typically 20kg) primarily destined for canned tuna production. HTS 0303.43.00.00 applies to this frozen whole or partially processed skipjack excluding fillets. Bulk packaging distinguishes from retail products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Declare net weight excluding glaze/icing per FDA seafood HACCP requirements; provide end-use statement for canning to support classification; pitfall is inaccurate block weights leading to duty underpayments