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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled southern bluefin tuna (HS 030236) totaled $401K in May 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Southern Bluefin Tuna paid $38K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.5% on $401K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Southern Bluefin Tuna imports of $401K in May 2026 ran 237% above the year-to-date monthly average of $119K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataSouthern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) is managed under the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT), which sets strict global catch quotas given the species' historically depleted stock status. Fresh or chilled whole or dressed southern bluefin enters the US under tariff line 0302360000, and importers must present CCSBT catch documentation to demonstrate quota compliance — a requirement that distinguishes this species from most other fresh fish imports. Australia is the dominant ranching and farming source for southern bluefin, and the short shelf life of fresh product makes air freight the standard logistics mode.
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The Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) manages global catch allocations. Importers must obtain a CCSBT catch document validated by the exporting country's authority to demonstrate the fish was harvested within quota. US authorities can verify these documents at entry, and shipments lacking valid CCSBT documentation risk refusal.
Southern bluefin tuna destined for sashimi markets has a very narrow freshness window — typically only a few days at optimal quality. Because the primary supply source is in the Southern Hemisphere (particularly Australia), the transit distance makes air freight the only practical option for delivering product within the quality window that premium buyers require.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | $252K | -- | -$252K |
| NEW ZEALAND | $144K | -- | -$144K |
| SOUTH AFRICA | $5K | -- | -$5K |
| CANADA | -- | -- | -- |
| SPAIN | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302360000 | SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA FR/CH EXC FILETS LIVERS ROES | $129K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $13K |
SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA FR/CH EXC FILETS LIVERS ROES
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 | $52K | -- | -$52K |
| New York | $52K | -- | -$52K |
| Massachusetts | $25K | -- | -$25K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $49K | -- | -$49K |
| HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HI | $44K | -- | -$44K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $36K | -- | -$36K |