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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chilled, not fully frozen
Chilled fillets (< -18°C no, but fresh/chilled under 0303 vs frozen 0304 threshold.
If in oil or sauce as ready-to-eat
Prepared albacore fillets in containers go to preserved fish in Chapter 16.
If salted or in brine, not purely frozen
Brined or salted frozen fillets may classify under 0305 dried/salted fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify IQF process in commercial docs to justify premium pricing
• Comply with country-of-origin labeling for albacore from specific fisheries (e.g
• MSC certified)
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'loins' which may shift classification
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