Frozen Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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