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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0302.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If whole or in bulk, not filleted

Unfilleted frozen tuna (e.g., headed/gutted) stays in 0302 for whole fish, with filleting moving to 0304.

1604.14.40Same rate: 35%

If in airtight containers as preserved product

Oil-packed or preserved fillets shift to Chapter 16 prepared fish subheadings.

0304.97.00Higher: 41% vs 35%

If swordfish fillets misidentified as tuna

Similar frozen billfish fillets like swordfish go to 0304.97, species-specific differentiation.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain CITES permits if applicable for overfished bluefin stocks to avoid import bans

Provide detailed fat content and trimming specs in invoices for accurate valuation

Ensure chain-of-custody docs from vessel to freezer to prove frozen state upon export

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