Frozen Gilled and Gutted Pacific Bluefin Tuna from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Retain fishing vessel logs linking to Thunnus orientalis catch
• Comply with Marine Mammal Protection Act declarations
• Ice glaze limited to 5% of total weight per trade standards