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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If escolar or oilfish (family Gempylidae)
Similar snake mackerels have dedicated subheading 0303.55, distinct from tunas.
If further processed into pelletized human food
Stuffs like pelletized tuna for pasta fall under prepared foods in Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide DNA or morphological ID certificates for species verification in mixed tuna shipments
• Ensure no binder added; chapter notes define pellets separately to avoid 0309 shift
• Monitor for antidumping duties on certain Asian-sourced tunas
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 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.
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.