Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loins Bulk Pack from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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