Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis)
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0303.45.01
Frozen Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Whole Fish
Whole frozen Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) caught in the Atlantic Ocean, typically weighing 100-500 kg per fish. This product falls under HTS 0303.45.01 as frozen whole bluefin tuna of the specified species, excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304. It is imported in large blocks for further processing into steaks or sashimi.
Frozen Pacific Bluefin Tuna Headed and Gutted
Frozen Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) with head removed and gutted, presented in dressed form for sushi-grade processing. Classified under HTS 0303.45.01 as frozen bluefin tuna excluding fillets, this product retains the whole fish structure minus minimal preparation.
Frozen Whole Bluefin Tuna for Sashimi
Premium frozen whole Atlantic or Pacific bluefin tuna destined for high-end sashimi markets, super-frozen immediately post-catch. HTS 0303.45.01 applies to these frozen whole specimens of Thunnus thynnus or Thunnus orientalis, prior to filleting.
IQF Frozen Bluefin Tuna Loins
Individually quick frozen (IQF) bluefin tuna loins from Atlantic or Pacific species, trimmed but retaining backbone section. While borderline, classified under 0303.45.01 if not fully filleted; otherwise risks reclassification to 0304.
Frozen Bluefin Tuna Round Pellets
Frozen pellets made from minced Atlantic bluefin tuna, agglomerated by compression per chapter definition, suitable for industrial feed but occasionally human consumption. HTS 0303.45.01 applies if categorized as frozen tuna products excluding true fillets.
Super Frozen Dressed Pacific Bluefin Tuna
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) flash-frozen to -60°F, dressed (gilled and gutted) for optimal fat marbling preservation in otoro cuts. Falls under HTS 0303.45.01 as frozen non-filleted bluefin tuna.
Frozen Atlantic Bluefin Tuna for Canning
Large frozen whole Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) imported specifically for light tuna canning industry. HTS 0303.45.01 covers these frozen whole fish prior to processing into canned products.
Block Frozen Bluefin Tuna Whole
Atlantic or Pacific bluefin tuna frozen in large blocks (~1 ton) for industrial portioning. Classified HTS 0303.45.01 as frozen whole bluefin excluding processed meat.