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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from non-Thunnus/Katsuwonus species like mahi-mahi
Other frozen fish fillets default to 0304.89, with this code reserved for specific tuna types.
If dried, not frozen
Dried or dehydrated fillets move to Chapter 07 vegetables/legumes? No—actually Chapter 03 may not cover, but alternatives like 0305 for dried fish.
If blocks of unfilleted meat
Frozen blocks of tuna meat (not discrete fillets) may classify under other meat forms in 0304.2.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Cross-check fishing vessel flags for IUU (illegal/unreported) fishing sanctions
• Include block-frozen weight declarations to match net content on customs entry
• Test for heavy metals as required for high-seas tuna imports
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.
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 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.
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.