Frozen Skipjack Tuna Butterfly Fillets from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document butterfly cut method to confirm it's still 'fillet' not 'other meat'
• Ensure no binders added, per chapter note excluding pellets
• Batch-test for parasites as required for raw-consumption tuna