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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bluefin, southern bluefin, or bigeye tuna
Specific Thunnus species like bluefin (Thunnus thynnus) or bigeye (Thunnus obesus) are classified separately in 0303.21.
If processed into fillets or other fish meat
Frozen fillets or separated tuna meat shift to heading 0304, excluding whole or headed/gutted fish.
If in the form of pellets fit for human consumption
Per chapter notes, pellets agglomerated for human use fall under 0309, not 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Thunnus albacares) on documentation to confirm classification under genus Thunnus
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin to avoid misclassification as skipjack
• Watch for Section 232 tariffs on certain tuna imports; maintain cold chain records to prevent reclassification as thawed product
Related Products under HTS 0303.49.02.00
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 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.