Live Bluefin Tuna

Live Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) for pelagic fish migration studies exhibit in public aquarium. Demonstrates trans-Pacific migration patterns and overfishing impacts. Covered as wild fish under 9810.00.70.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽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.

0302.89.50Higher: 35% vs 10%

If imported for commercial aquaculture farming

Food fish imports use chapter 3 fresh/chilled fish provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specialized transport tanks with live bait required per NOAA fishery regulations

Aquarium research proposal must detail migration tracking technology display

USFWS aquatic nuisance species inspection mandatory for pelagic imports

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