Superfrozen Bigeye Tuna Pristine Blocks
Pristine blocks of superfrozen bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) at -45°C or lower, premium quality for high-end poke and tartare. HTS 0303.44.00.00 covers this unprocessed frozen tuna species.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If southern bluefin
Southern bluefin (Thunnus maccoyii) has distinct subheading.
If frog legs erroneously
Other animal products have separate chapters; fish strictly Chapter 03.
If flavored dips made from
Food preparations containing tuna go to Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain -60°C shipping chain with data loggers for CBP inspection; premium pricing justifies species DNA testing; pitfall: thaw/refreeze evidence voids grade
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.
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.