Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) and Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) are among the most tightly regulated fish in international trade, with catch quotas set by ICCAT for the Atlantic species and WCPFC for the Pacific species. Live specimens — typically transported for high-value sashimi markets or aquaculture grow-out — enter under a single line (0301940100) and must be accompanied by catch documentation or statistical documents required by the relevant regional fishery management organization. Canada is the dominant recorded US supplier of live bluefin, reflecting proximity of Atlantic bluefin fishing grounds in the Northwest Atlantic.
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Atlantic bluefin tuna require an ICCAT Bluefin Tuna Statistical Document, which traces the fish from catch through export. Pacific bluefin imports are subject to WCPFC catch documentation requirements. NOAA Fisheries also administers domestic import-permit and reporting obligations under the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act. Missing or incomplete documentation will result in refusal of entry.
Live transport — typically in specially equipped well-boats or tanks — preserves the extreme flesh quality demanded by premium Japanese sashimi buyers, who pay a significant premium for fish that have not experienced the stress-related lactic-acid buildup associated with conventional harvest. Grow-out aquaculture operations also import live juveniles (ranching) to fatten them to market size.
Subheading 7 of 7 in heading 0301
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0301940100 | Atlantic and Pacific Bluefin Tunas , Live | — | -- | -- |
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