IQF Frozen Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Portions Whole from Japan
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whole Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) maintained in carcass form, not filleted. Classified in HTS 0303.45.0110 for species-specific frozen tuna excluding fillets. Ideal for retail thawing and portioning.
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
• Ensure IQF process documentation to prove individual freezing without aggregation into pellets
• Comply with Lacey Act by providing harvest logs tracing to permitted fisheries
• Label with 'keep frozen' and species in English to pass FDA prior notice