Frozen Head-Off American Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye tuna harvested by US vessels operating under Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, foreign processed by heading and blast freezing. Qualifies under 9815.00.40.00 American fisheries reimport provision.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If heads-off but also filleted or loined
Loining/filleting constitutes further processing beyond permitted operations.
If mechanically separated during foreign processing
Minced fish products have separate Chapter 3 classification.
If for personal effects containing processed fish
Baggage provisions apply to personal use quantities, not commercial shipments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• RFMO catch certificates mandatory for highly migratory species like bigeye
• Glazed blocks must specify water glaze percentage under 15% of total weight
• Foreign processor must be on US FDA fish/seafood approved establishments list
Related Products under HTS 9815.00.40.00
Headless Frozen American Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin tuna caught by American flagged vessels in the Pacific, landed in a foreign processing port, where heads are removed and frozen for preservation. This meets HTS 9815.00.40.00 as it's from American fisheries, processed only by heading and freezing in a foreign country without further manufacturing.
Gutted Chilled American Albacore Tuna
Albacore tuna from US purse seiners, landed in foreign canneries for viscera removal and chilling before US reimport. Qualifies under 9815.00.40.00 as limited foreign processing of American-caught fish without additional manufacturing steps.
Headed and Gutted Frozen American Mahi-Mahi
Dolphinfish (mahi-mahi) from US longliners in Atlantic waters, foreign landed for heading, gutting and IQF freezing. Precisely fits 9815.00.40.00 criteria for American fisheries product with minimal foreign processing.
Fin-Trimmed Chilled American Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack tuna from American purse seine fleet, foreign landed with pectoral/adventitious fin trimming, evisceration and ice chilling. Meets exact 9815.00.40.00 parameters excluding prohibited species.