0304.87.00.00 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack tuna (stripe-bellied bonito) (Katsuwonus pelamis) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 5.5¢/kg |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 0304.87.00.00, specifically designates frozen fillets or other meat of tunas, including those of the genus *Thunnus*, and skipjack tuna (also known as stripe-bellied bonito, *Katsuwonus pelamis*). This category falls under the broader heading of "Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen," and more specifically within the subheading for frozen fillets of other fish. The key defining characteristic for inclusion here is the species of fish: tunas and skipjack.
To differentiate this category from its siblings, it is crucial to note the specific species. While other sibling categories within 0304.8 cover frozen fillets of Pacific and Atlantic salmon, trout, flat fish, swordfish, and toothfish, this node is exclusively for tuna and skipjack. Therefore, any frozen fish fillets or meat that are not identified as one of these tuna species would be classified elsewhere within the 0304.80 range. The distinction lies solely in the genus and species of the fish.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories branching from 0304.87.00.00. This means that all frozen fillets and meat of tunas and skipjack tuna, regardless of specific cuts or preparations (provided they remain recognizable as fish meat), are classified directly under this code. The intent is to provide a specific classification for these commercially important pelagic fish species in their frozen fillet or minced meat form.