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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If boneless cross-sections
Boneless cuts resembling fillets shift classification to fish meat heading.
If skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis)
Skipjack bonito has dedicated subheading separate from Thunnus species.
If peas mixed as frozen set
Sets with vegetables go to Chapter 07; pure fish stays in 03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure CBP binding ruling on steak thickness to confirm 0303 status; vacuum-pack to prevent freezer burn claims; common error: declaring as 'filets' triggers 0304 duties
Related Products 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.
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.