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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Atlantic bluefin (Thunnus thynnus)
Atlantic bluefin falls under a separate subheading in the same genus category but different species.
If processed into fillets or other fish meat
Frozen fillets and fish meat of tunas are excluded from 0303 and classified in heading 0304.
If containing Pacific bluefin tuna liver or roe
Edible fish offal like livers and roe are directed to subheading 0303.81, excluding them from species-specific whole fish codes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific documentation or DNA testing to confirm Thunnus orientalis and avoid reclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin for quota or antidumping considerations
• Label accurately as 'frozen whole Pacific bluefin tuna' to prevent customs disputes over processing state
Related Products under HTS 0303.45.01.50
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.