Frozen Bigeye Tuna Whole Fish from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

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