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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If in airtight containers as preserved product
Oil-packed or preserved fillets shift to Chapter 16 prepared fish subheadings.
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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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 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 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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