Pole-Caught Bluefin Tuna Chunks from China

Select chunks of sustainably pole-caught bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in natural juices, canned in non-hermetic containers for premium markets. Fits HTS 1604.14.50.00 as other prepared tunas in pieces, not airtight.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Include pole-and-line certification docs for MSC labeling claims to support valuation

Bluefin requires enhanced species verification; mismatches lead to seizures

Declare 'pole-caught' accurately as method affects tariff preferences in some FTAs