Frozen Ahi Tuna Fillet Portions
Pre-cut frozen portions of ahi tuna (yellowfin or bigeye, Thunnus spp.), ideal for restaurants. HTS 0304.87.00.00 covers these as frozen fillets of the specified tuna genus, not minced or pelletized forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen fillets of cod or similar, mislabeled
Species specificity keeps tuna separate from other frozen fillets like 0304.11.
If processed into pasta/stuffed products
Tuna incorporated into prepared foods shifts to Chapter 19 starches.
If swordfish whole, confused with tuna
Whole frozen swordfish is 0302.47, filleted tuna differentiated by processing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
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Related Products under HTS 0304.87.00.00
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Fillets
Frozen fillets from yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), skin-on or skinless, packed in bulk for foodservice. Classified under HTS 0304.87.00.00 as frozen fillets of tuna from the genus Thunnus, excluding products like flours or pellets unfit for this heading.
Frozen Skipjack Tuna Fillets
Frozen skinless fillets of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), typically used in canned tuna production or poke bowls. Fits HTS 0304.87.00.00 for frozen fillets specifically of skipjack bonito, distinct from flours or pellets per chapter notes.
Frozen Bluefin Tuna Fillets
Premium frozen fillets from Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis or Thunnus thynnus), often sashimi-grade with high fat content. Covered by HTS 0304.87.00.00 as frozen fillets of the Thunnus genus, not applicable to processed meals or pellets.
Frozen Bigeye Tuna Fillets
Frozen skin-off fillets of bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), sourced from purse seine fisheries for sushi markets. HTS 0304.87.00.00 applies to all Thunnus genus frozen fillets, excluding human-consumable pellets under chapter notes.
IQF Frozen Albacore Tuna Fillets
Individually quick frozen (IQF) albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) fillets, skinless and boneless for retail trays. Precisely matches HTS 0304.87.00.00 for frozen Thunnus fillets, distinct from agglomerated pellets.
Frozen Skipjack Tuna Butterfly Fillets
Butterfly-cut frozen fillets of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), butterflied by removing backbone while keeping halves attached. Classifies under HTS 0304.87.00.00 as frozen skipjack fillets per legal description.