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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled bigeye tuna (whole/dressed) (HS 030234) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Bigeye Tuna (Whole/Dressed) paid $191K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Bigeye Tuna (Whole/Dressed) imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) is among the most prized species for high-grade sashimi and is classified at 0302340000, covering whole and dressed fish fresh or chilled. The Marshall Islands is the leading US supplier, with French Polynesia also a significant source — both Pacific Island nations with access to deep-water longline fisheries where bigeye is targeted for its high fat content and superior flesh quality. Bigeye is subject to strict international catch limits under multiple regional fishery management organizations (RFMOs), including the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), which can create supply volatility. FDA Prior Notice and Seafood HACCP requirements apply.
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Bigeye tuna from the Western and Central Pacific is managed under WCPFC conservation measures. While the US does not currently require a WCPFC catch certificate for customs entry, major US buyers and some state-level seafood programs require catch documentation to verify legal harvest. Importers should request vessel-level catch records and flag-state documentation to satisfy buyer due-diligence requirements and prepare for potential future regulatory requirements.
Bigeye (0302340000) and yellowfin (0302320000) are separate 10-digit HTS lines requiring species-level identification on entry documents. In the market, bigeye commands a premium over yellowfin due to its higher fat content and deeper red flesh color, making it the preferred species for top-tier sashimi. Misidentifying yellowfin as bigeye — or vice versa — on commercial invoices is both a classification error and a potential food-labeling violation.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $345K | -- | -$345K |
| BRAZIL | $326K | -- | -$326K |
| FRENCH POLYNESIA | $178K | -- | -$178K |
| MARSHALL ISLANDS | $77K | -- | -$77K |
| AUSTRALIA | $46K | -- | -$46K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302340000 | BIGEYE TUNAS, FR/CH, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS & ROES | $1.1M | 16.87% | $191K |
BIGEYE TUNAS, FR/CH, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS & ROES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302340000 | BIGEYE TUNAS, FR/CH, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS & ROES | $13K |
BIGEYE TUNAS, FR/CH, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS & ROES
2.2K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $380K | -- | -$380K |
| Hawaii | $310K | -- | -$310K |
| New York | $196K | -- | -$196K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HI | $422K | -- | -$422K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $259K | -- | -$259K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $199K | -- | -$199K |