Frozen Bigeye Tuna for Sashimi Grade from Japan
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.
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
• Obtain sushi-grade certification and histamine test results for FDA prior notice; label with country of catch (e.g
• Kiribati) for traceability; avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'tuna steaks' which implies filleting under 0304