Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loins Bulk Pack

Frozen loins from skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), headless and eviscerated, in large bulk containers over 6.8 kg for industrial use. Classified under HTS 0304.99.11.90 as other frozen tuna meat of the specified genus in bulk form.

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.

0303.14.00Same rate: 35%

If chilled rather than frozen

Chilled skipjack tuna loins go to heading 0303 for non-frozen fillets and fish meat.

0304.89.10Same rate: 35%

If not specifically genus Thunnus or Katsuwonus

Other frozen fish fillets exclude named tuna species, shifting to broader 0304.89 category.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If processed into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude such products from 0304-0308, directing them to heading 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include commercial invoice specifying genus (Katsuwonus pelamis) and exact net weight to prevent disputes

Obtain veterinary health certificates from exporting country; watch for mislabeling as bigeye tuna

Monitor for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp bycatch concerns in harvest documentation