Super Frozen Dressed Pacific Bluefin Tuna from Japan
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) flash-frozen to -60°F, dressed (gilled and gutted) for optimal fat marbling preservation in otoro cuts. Falls under HTS 0303.45.01 as frozen non-filleted bluefin tuna.
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
• Monitor temperature logs throughout transit (-60°F required for sushi); include FAO species code 37-175-01A; avoid vacuum packaging that suggests filleting prep