Bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus)
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0303.44.00.00
Frozen Bigeye Tuna Whole Fish
Whole frozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) caught in the Pacific Ocean, typically weighing 20-50 kg per fish, preserved by blast freezing immediately after capture. This product falls under HTS 0303.44.00.00 as it is frozen whole bigeye tuna, excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304 and not processed into offal.
Frozen Headed and Gutted Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) that has been headed, eviscerated, and frozen at sea to preserve freshness, commonly used by sashimi processors. Classified under HTS 0303.44.00.00 as frozen bigeye tuna not reduced to fillets, retaining the whole fish form minus head and guts.
Frozen Bigeye Tuna for Sashimi Grade
Premium frozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) blocks, super-frozen to -60°C for sushi and sashimi markets, typically from Hawaii or Japan fisheries. This raw frozen whole or block form qualifies for HTS 0303.44.00.00 as unfilleted frozen tuna of the specified species.
IQF Frozen Bigeye Tuna Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) portions from loin cuts, not fully filleted, packed for retail seafood counters. Falls under HTS 0303.44.00.00 as frozen tuna excluding complete fillets of heading 0304.
Frozen Wild-Caught Pacific Bigeye Tuna
Frozen whole bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) from purse seine fisheries in the Western Pacific, certified sustainable by MSC standards. Classified precisely under HTS 0303.44.00.00 for this species in frozen, unfilleted form.
Frozen Bigeye Tuna Steaks Pre-Cut
Cross-section steaks cut from frozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) loins, retaining bone and skin, destined for grilling markets. This remains under HTS 0303.44.00.00 as not reduced to 'other fish meat' of heading 0304.
Block Frozen Bigeye Tuna for Canning
Large blocks of frozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) meat, trimmed but unfilleted, supplied to canneries for tuna processing. HTS 0303.44.00.00 applies to this frozen whole tuna form prior to further manufacture.
Frozen Dressed Bigeye Tuna
Dressed frozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) with head off, gills removed, and tail intact, a standard form for wholesalers. This preparation keeps it classified under HTS 0303.44.00.00 as frozen tuna not filleted.
Superfrozen Bigeye Tuna Pristine Blocks
Pristine blocks of superfrozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) at -45°C or lower, premium quality for high-end poke and tartare. HTS 0303.44.00.00 covers this unprocessed frozen tuna species.