Frozen Kawakawa Tuna from Japan
Frozen whole kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis) falls under HTS 0303.59.00.00 as specified 'other' frozen fish excluding fillets. Popular in Southeast Asian cuisines and canned tuna production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include catch certificates to verify sustainable fishing practices as required by some importers
• Ensure fish are gutted and gilled properly to meet FDA fish and fishery products safety standards
• Monitor for potential IUU (Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated) fishing restrictions on tuna imports