Frozen Bluefin Tuna Fillets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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