U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Albacore Tuna (HS 030231) totaled $180K in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Fresh or Chilled Albacore Tuna imports of $180K in August 2026 ran 51% above the year-to-date monthly average of $119K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAlbacore (longfinned) tuna in fresh or chilled form, excluding fillets, livers, and roe, is classified under 0302310000 and serves both the sashimi-grade market and the premium canned-tuna supply chain. Fiji and French Polynesia are the leading US suppliers, reflecting the species' concentration in the South and Central Pacific, with Canada and Australia also contributing. Fresh albacore is highly time-sensitive, typically moving by air freight from Pacific island origins, and importers must file FDA prior notice before arrival. Buyers should be aware that albacore's white-meat designation under FDA labeling rules distinguishes it commercially from other tuna species.
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38 import shipments a month
Albacore tuna is abundant in the South and Central Pacific, where Fiji and French Polynesia have established fishing fleets and export infrastructure. Their geographic position within the albacore's primary range, combined with air-freight connections to the US West Coast, makes them well-positioned to supply fresh, high-quality product within the tight time window required for chilled fish.
FDA's labeling rules permit only albacore (Thunnus alalunga) to be marketed as 'white tuna' in the US. While this is a labeling requirement rather than a tariff classification rule, importers should ensure that species identification on commercial invoices matches the scientific name, both to support the correct HTS classification and to comply with FDA seafood labeling requirements.
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Subheading 22 of 44 in heading 0302
Subheading 030231 · $180K of $241.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$180KYoY · free account
Exports
$20KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.4M of Fresh or Chilled Albacore Tuna and exported $305K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302310000 | Albacore/Longfinned Tunas, Fr/Ch, Exc Fillet Etc | $180K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302310000 | Albacore/Longfinned Tunas, Fr/Ch, Exc Fillet Etc | $20K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Fiji and French Polynesia together supply 98% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.