Superfrozen Bigeye Tuna Pristine Blocks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain -60°C shipping chain with data loggers for CBP inspection; premium pricing justifies species DNA testing; pitfall: thaw/refreeze evidence voids grade