Block Frozen Bigeye Tuna for Canning from Japan
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.
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
• Document block weights and trim levels for duty drawback on canning waste; ensure no additives violating frozen fish purity; pitfall: contamination tests delay if mercury levels flagged