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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If pickled or in vinegar

Prepared/preserved fish heads to Chapter 20.

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Related Products 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.