Frozen Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Whole Fish from Japan
Whole frozen Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) caught in the Atlantic Ocean, typically weighing 100-500 kg per fish. This product falls under HTS 0303.45.01 as frozen whole bluefin tuna of the specified species, excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304. It is imported in large blocks for further processing into steaks or sashimi.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES Appendix II permits for bluefin tuna due to endangered species status; ensure traceability documentation from catch to import; verify species identification via DNA testing to avoid misclassification