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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If identified as albacore (Thunnus alalunga)
Albacore tuna falls under a separate subheading within the same tuna category based on precise species differentiation.
If processed into frozen fillets
Frozen fillets and other fish meat of bigeye tuna are classified under heading 0304, excluding whole or headed/gutted forms.
If cooked and canned after freezing
Prepared or preserved bigeye tunas, such as canned in oil, shift to Chapter 16 for processed seafood products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific naming (Thunnus obesus) via lab testing or supplier certification to comply with HTS specificity; ensure chain-of-custody documentation for sustainability claims under seafood import regulations; watch for misclassification as skipjack if size or markings are ambiguous
Related Products under HTS 0303.44.00.00
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.