Frozen Dressed Pacific Bluefin Tuna from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed processing descriptions in entry docs to distinguish from fillets under 0304
• Monitor for CITES permits if fish exceeds protected size limits for Pacific bluefin
• Use insulated containers to maintain -18°C or below during transit to preserve quality