U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Skipjack Tuna (HS 030233) totaled $3K in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Fresh or Chilled Skipjack Tuna imports of $3K in August 2026 ran 370% above the year-to-date monthly average of $704.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSkipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), also known as stripe-bellied bonito, is classified under 0302330000 in fresh or chilled form and plays a dual commercial role: it supplies the sashimi market and serves as a raw material for katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) production. Panama leads US supply, with Turkey and Japan also among top sources — an unusual geographic spread reflecting both Atlantic and Pacific fisheries. Skipjack is the world's most commercially harvested tuna species, and its fresh trade is closely tied to regional fishing seasons and purse-seine fleet activity. FDA prior notice is required, and importers should verify that dolphin-safe and fishery certification documentation aligns with buyer requirements.
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Skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis) has its own dedicated heading (030233) separate from albacore (030231) and yellowfin (030232). Classification should be supported by the scientific name on the commercial invoice. In practice, 'bonito' is sometimes used loosely in trade to describe both skipjack and unrelated species, so importers should confirm species identity with the exporter to avoid misclassification.
Fresh skipjack serves two primary US markets: the sashimi and sushi trade, where it is valued for its firm texture and pronounced flavor, and specialty food importers supplying Japanese-cuisine ingredients, including product destined for katsuobushi processing. Japan's presence among top suppliers reflects the latter use case, as Japanese processors export fresh skipjack for further value-added production in the US.
Subheading 33 of 44 in heading 0302
Subheading 030233 · $3K of $241.8M
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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 4 of 12 months reported, exports 3 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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302330000 | Skipjack Tuna (Stripe-Bellied Bonito), Fresh or Ch | $3K | 12.49% | 100.00% | $413 |
Imports · August 2026
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Japan and Panama together supply 100% of it.
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duty collected equals 12.49% of imports for consumption.