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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing meat of large tuna (albacore) but further processed like steaks
Any cutting into steaks/portions exceeds permitted processing, classified as fresh/chilled tuna preparations.
If canned or cooked during foreign processing
Cooking/canning constitutes substantial transformation beyond permitted operations, moving to prepared/preserved fish.
If for professional equipment used in foreign processing rather than the fish itself
US-made processing equipment returned after foreign use falls under professional equipment reimport provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain temperature logs proving proper chilling during foreign processing to meet food safety standards
• Include US Coast Guard documentation verifying American vessel origin
• Ensure no chemical treatments or breading applied abroad which would reclassify under prepared foods
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