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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled skipjack tuna (whole/dressed) (HS 030233) totaled $2K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Fresh or Chilled Skipjack Tuna (Whole/Dressed) imports of $2K in April 2026 ran 300% above the year-to-date monthly average of $581.5.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSkipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), also known as stripe-bellied bonito, is classified at 0302330000 and is one of the most commercially important tuna species globally, though fresh and chilled trade to the US is relatively limited compared to frozen or canned forms. Panama is the leading US supplier under this heading, with Turkey and Japan also contributing supply — an unusual geographic spread reflecting both Atlantic and Pacific skipjack fisheries. Fresh skipjack is used in sashimi and specialty foodservice applications, though its darker, stronger-flavored flesh positions it differently from yellowfin or albacore in premium markets. FDA Prior Notice and Seafood HACCP compliance are required.
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Heading 030233 specifically covers Katsuwonus pelamis, which carries the dual common names 'skipjack tuna' and 'stripe-bellied bonito.' True Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) and Pacific bonito (Sarda chiliensis) are different species and are classified under other provisions. Importers should use scientific names on entry documents to avoid confusion between these species, which can look similar but are classified differently.
Skipjack is the primary species used in canned tuna and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) production, both of which require frozen or processed fish. Fresh chilled skipjack has a shorter shelf life and narrower premium market compared to yellowfin or albacore, so the economics of air-freighting fresh skipjack to the US are less favorable except for specialty sashimi buyers.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302330000 | SKIPJACK TUNA (STRIPE-BELLIED BONITO), FRESH OR CH | $2K | 10.02% | $233 |
SKIPJACK TUNA (STRIPE-BELLIED BONITO), FRESH OR CH
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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $2K | -- | -$2K |