Gutted Chilled American Albacore Tuna from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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