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) > 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 0303.45.01.50
Frozen Pacific Bluefin Tuna Whole Fish
Whole frozen Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) caught in the Pacific Ocean, typically weighing 50-200 kg per fish. This product is classified under HTS 0303.45.0150 as it matches the specific species Thunnus orientalis, frozen excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304. It excludes edible offal covered in subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Frozen Dressed Pacific Bluefin Tuna
Frozen Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) that has been gutted, gilled, and headed but remains in large pieces suitable for further processing. Classified under HTS 0303.45.0150 as frozen tuna of this exact species, excluding fillets and offal. Common in commercial seafood trade for sushi-grade preparation.
Frozen Head-Off Pacific Bluefin Tuna Loins
Frozen loins from Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) with head, tail, and viscera removed, but not portioned into fillets. Falls under HTS 0303.45.0150 as species-specific frozen whole or dressed fish, not processed to fillet stage of 0304. Prized for high-fat toro cuts in Japanese cuisine.
Frozen Pacific Bluefin Tuna Steaks
Cross-section steaks cut from frozen Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) blocks, remaining attached along the backbone. Classified in HTS 0303.45.0150 as this excludes only detached fillets of 0304; steaks qualify as dressed fish forms. Popular for grilling or searing.
IQF Frozen Pacific Bluefin Tuna Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) skin-on portions from Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis), not fully filleted. Under HTS 0303.45.0150 as frozen genus Thunnus excluding 0304 meat; IQF doesn't change heading if not fillets. Used in ready-to-cook retail packs.
Frozen Block Pacific Bluefin Tuna for Sashimi
Large frozen blocks of Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) destined for sashimi slicing, gutted but intact. HTS 0303.45.0150 applies to this premium species frozen whole or dressed, excluding processed fillets. Must meet parasite destruction standards.
Frozen Pacific Bluefin Tuna Half-Side
Frozen half-side cuts from Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) after heading and gutting, split longitudinally. Remains under HTS 0303.45.0150 as not constituting 0304 fillets or meat. Common wholesale form for restaurants.
Frozen Gilled and Gutted Pacific Bluefin Tuna
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) frozen immediately after gilling and gutting at sea. Precisely matches HTS 0303.45.0150 for this species, representing minimally processed frozen whole fish. Preserves optimal freshness for otoro quality.
Frozen Pacific Bluefin Tuna Primal Cuts
Frozen primal cuts (toro, chu-toro, akami sections) from Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) while retaining structural integrity. HTS 0303.45.0150 covers these as species-specific frozen excluding 0304; primals not fillets. High-value sushi market product.