Frozen Dressed Southern Bluefin Tuna for Sushi from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use FDA prior notice for seafood; ensure no additives to stay in 0303; check for IUU fishing certifications to avoid detentions