Frozen Little Tunny from Japan
Whole frozen little tunny (Euthynnus alletteratus) classified under HTS 0303.59.00.00 as other frozen fish species listed in the heading. Used primarily as bait fish in recreational fisheries.
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
• Classify properly as bait fish to avoid higher duties applied to food-grade seafood imports
• Provide detailed commercial invoices specifying end-use as bait to facilitate customs clearance
• Ensure compliance with USFWS requirements if species appears on protected species lists