IQF Frozen Pacific Bluefin Tuna Portions from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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