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Southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii)

Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii)

Duty Rate (from China)

35%

MFN Base RateFree

9903.03.01+10%

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

9903.88.03+25%

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Total Effective Rate35%

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Products classified under HTS 0303.46.00.00

Frozen Southern Bluefin Tuna Whole Fish

Whole frozen Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) caught in the Southern Ocean, typically weighing 50-150 kg per fish. This product is classified under HTS 0303.46.00.00 as frozen whole tunas of the specified species, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304 and not in pellet form. It is imported primarily for sushi-grade slicing or canning.

Frozen Head-Off Southern Bluefin Tuna

Frozen Southern bluefin tuna with heads removed but gills, entrails, and fins intact, prepared at sea for weight reduction. Classified under HTS 0303.46.00.00 as it remains whole fish (not filleted) of Thunnus maccoyii, distinct from offal or fillets in 0304. Commonly used in high-end sashimi markets.

Frozen Gilled and Gutted Southern Bluefin Tuna

Frozen Southern bluefin tuna processed by removing gills and entrails while keeping the head, fins, and body intact for optimal freshness. This falls under HTS 0303.46.00.00 as frozen whole tunas excluding fillets, suitable for loining or direct sushi use. It's a standard form for premium Japanese imports.

Frozen Dressed Southern Bluefin Tuna for Sushi

Frozen Southern bluefin tuna 'dressed' by removing head, gills, entrails, and tail but retaining the whole body trunk. Classified in HTS 0303.46.00.00 as it qualifies as whole frozen fish of Thunnus maccoyii, not reduced to fillets. Primarily imported for otoro and chutoro cuts in sushi restaurants.

IQF Frozen Southern Bluefin Tuna Portions

Individually quick frozen (IQF) large portions or loins of Southern bluefin tuna, cut from whole fish but not considered fillets as they retain block form. HTS 0303.46.00.00 applies to frozen whole tunas; however, verify if portions qualify as 'other fish meat'—typically whole if not sliced thin. Used for high-end poke or searing.

Frozen Southern Bluefin Tuna for Canning Industry

Bulk frozen whole or head-off Southern bluefin tuna destined for industrial canning lines. Classified under HTS 0303.46.00.00 as frozen tunas excluding processed meat, meeting chapter notes by not being pellets. Less common due to premium species but used for gourmet canned products.

Sashimi-Grade Frozen Southern Bluefin Tuna Trunk

Premium frozen trunk (headless, gutted) Southern bluefin tuna super-frozen at -60°C for sashimi preservation. HTS 0303.46.00.00 covers this as frozen whole fish of Thunnus maccoyii, excluding fillets. Sourced from Australian or New Zealand fisheries for US sushi markets.