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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further processed into frozen food preparations
Complex food preparations with fish move to Chapter 08 or 20.
If livers and roes only
Chapter hierarchy separates offal into 0303.91 even for this species.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document IQF process to prove portions retain dressed fish characteristics
• Ensure country-of-origin marking on consumer packaging per CBP rules
• Avoid repackaging in US without proper prior notice to FDA
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.
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.