Frozen Skipjack Tuna from China
Whole frozen skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) is classified under HTS 0303.59.00.00 as it falls within the specified species of frozen fish excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. This product is typically imported in bulk for further processing into canned tuna or sold as bait.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with seafood HACCP regulations for frozen fish imports
• Provide accurate species identification certificates to avoid misclassification as other tuna species
• Verify country of origin documentation as certain tuna species may face additional trade restrictions