Frozen Albacore Tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
Frozen whole albacore tuna, known for its mild flavor and white meat, excluding any fillets or edible offal. Classified under HTS 0303.49.02.00 as 'other' frozen tunas of the genus Thunnus, not skipjack.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis)
Skipjack tuna is specifically excluded and classified separately from other Thunnus genus tunas.
If cooked and canned after freezing
Prepared or preserved tunas move to Chapter 16, not fresh or frozen whole fish.
If imported fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled tunas of the same species fall under heading 0302, not 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact scientific name (Thunnus alalunga) and ensure CITES documentation if from overfished stocks
• Provide blast-freezing certificates to distinguish from fresh or thawed fish under different subheadings
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient traceability; use VMS data for IUU (Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated) compliance
Related Products under HTS 0303.49.02.00
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares)
Frozen whole yellowfin tuna from the genus Thunnus, typically caught in the Pacific or Atlantic Oceans, excluding fillets and offal. This product falls under HTS 0303.49.02.00 as it is frozen tuna not further processed into fillets or meat of heading 0304.
Frozen Kawakawa Tuna (Euthynnus affinis)
Frozen whole kawakawa or little tuny, a tropical Thunnus-relative species excluding fillets and offal. Classified in HTS 0303.49.02.00 as other frozen tunas.
Frozen Blackfin Tuna (Thunnus atlanticus)
Frozen whole blackfin tuna from Atlantic waters, used in sushi and canning, excluding any fillets. HTS 0303.49.02.00 covers this as other frozen Thunnus tunas.
Frozen Longtail Tuna (Thunnus tonggol)
Frozen whole longtail tuna, a smaller Thunnus species common in Indian Ocean fisheries, excluding fillets or offal. It qualifies for HTS 0303.49.02.00 as other frozen tunas outside specific subheadings.
Frozen Bullet Tuna (Auxis rochei)
Frozen whole bullet tuna, a small species sometimes grouped under Thunnus-like tunas, excluding fillets. Falls under HTS 0303.49.02.00 as other frozen tunas not specified elsewhere.