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Skipjack 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.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
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| 0302330000 | Skipjack Tuna (Stripe-Bellied Bonito), Fresh or Ch | $0 | -- | -- |
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