Frozen Kawakawa Tuna (Euthynnus affinis) from Japan
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.
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
• 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