U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Albacore (Longfinned) Tuna, Whole or Dressed (HS 0302310000) totaled $180K in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Fresh or Chilled Albacore (Longfinned) Tuna, Whole or Dressed imports of $180K in August 2026 ran 51% above the year-to-date monthly average of $119K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAlbacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) enters US commerce under this line in whole or dressed form — fresh or chilled — explicitly excluding fillets, livers, and roes, which fall under separate headings. Known commercially as "white tuna," albacore commands premium placement in the sashimi and high-end canned-tuna supply chain, making cold-chain integrity and rapid port clearance critical. FDA exercises admissibility oversight for imported fresh fish, and importers should confirm that the vessel or processing facility meets applicable sanitary standards. Species-level identification at entry is important, as albacore is frequently confused with other longfinned tunas at the whole-fish stage.
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Average import price $4.24/kg · 38 import shipments a month
Fillets, livers, and roes are carved out of this line by statute and classify separately under heading 0304 (fish fillets and other fish meat). Importers must ensure the product form — whole, gutted, or headed — matches the 0302310000 description to avoid misclassification.
A species declaration on the commercial invoice, a catch certificate referencing Thunnus alalunga, and any applicable NOAA or flag-state documentation all support correct species identification. FDA may request additional records if the shipment is selected for examination.
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Statistical number 1 of 1 in subheading 030231
Statistical number 0302310000 · $180K of $180K
Imports · August 2026
origin
Fiji and French Polynesia together supply 98% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030231 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030231 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
ImportsExports
Imports
$180KYoY · free account
Exports
$20KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer 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 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.