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Frozen Skipjack Tuna Fillets and Other Tuna Meat

Name: Frozen Skipjack Tuna Fillets and Other Tuna Meat (HS 030487) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$33.5MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 030487

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Frozen Skipjack Tuna Fillets and Other Tuna Meat

$33.5MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 030487

U.S. imports of frozen skipjack tuna fillets and other tuna meat (HS 030487) totaled $33.5M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.

Importers of Frozen Skipjack Tuna Fillets and Other Tuna Meat paid $3.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.6% on $31.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) and other Thunnus-genus tuna meat in frozen form classify under 0304870000 and serve as a primary raw material for canned tuna, pouched tuna, and value-added seafood processing. Indonesia leads US supply, followed by Vietnam and Thailand — all major tuna processing hubs with established cannery infrastructure that re-exports both raw frozen loins and finished product. FDA HACCP requirements apply at entry, and importers should confirm that supplier establishments are registered and that histamine control programs are in place, as tuna is a scombroid fish with elevated histamine risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the histamine risk associated with frozen tuna imports and how is it managed?

Tuna is a scombroid species prone to histamine formation if temperature control breaks down post-harvest. FDA requires importers to have HACCP plans that specifically address histamine as a hazard. Suppliers must document continuous cold-chain management from catch through freezing, and FDA may test shipments for histamine levels at entry.

How does the classification of tuna 'loins' versus 'fillets' affect HTS assignment under this heading?

Frozen tuna loins — the trimmed, boneless muscle blocks used in canning — generally classify under 0304870000 alongside fillets when they meet the definition of fish meat in the relevant form. However, if the product is a whole dressed fish or a form other than a fillet or meat portion, it may fall under a different heading. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable when the product form is ambiguous.

U.S. imports of frozen skipjack tuna fillets and other tuna meat (HS 030487) totaled $33.5M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.

Importers of Frozen Skipjack Tuna Fillets and Other Tuna Meat paid $3.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.6% on $31.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) and other Thunnus-genus tuna meat in frozen form classify under 0304870000 and serve as a primary raw material for canned tuna, pouched tuna, and value-added seafood processing. Indonesia leads US supply, followed by Vietnam and Thailand — all major tuna processing hubs with established cannery infrastructure that re-exports both raw frozen loins and finished product. FDA HACCP requirements apply at entry, and importers should confirm that supplier establishments are registered and that histamine control programs are in place, as tuna is a scombroid fish with elevated histamine risk.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $33.5M; from 25 countries
Exports: $177K
Trade balance: Deficit of $33.3M; net importer

YTD $124.4M (April 2026) · 337 shipments/mo

Top trading partners

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
VIETNAM	$13.3M	--	-$13.3M
INDONESIA	$11.3M	--	-$11.3M
CANADA	$1.8M	$61K	-$1.7M
THAILAND	$1.6M	--	-$1.6M
TAIWAN	$1.2M	--	-$1.2M

VIETNAM

Imports$13.3M

Exports--

Balance-$13.3M

INDONESIA

Imports$11.3M

Exports--

Balance-$11.3M

CANADA

Imports$1.8M

Exports$61K

Balance-$1.7M

THAILAND

Imports$1.6M

Exports--

Balance-$1.6M

TAIWAN

Imports$1.2M

Exports--

Balance-$1.2M

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

HTS Import Breakdown (HS10)

HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Code	Description	Import Value	Effective Tariff %	Duty Collected	Quantity	Unit
0304870000	SKIPJACK TUNA FILLETS AND OTHER MEAT, FROZEN	$33.5M	9.64%	$3.1M	3.3M	KG

0304870000$33.5M

SKIPJACK TUNA FILLETS AND OTHER MEAT, FROZEN

Tariff 9.64%3.3M kg

Schedule B Export Breakdown (HS10)

HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.

Code	Description	Export Value	Quantity	Unit
0304870000	SKIPJACK TUNA FILLETS AND OTHER MEAT, FROZEN	$177K	23.8K	KG

0304870000$177K

SKIPJACK TUNA FILLETS AND OTHER MEAT, FROZEN

23.8K kg

SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI

HS 030617

$378.7M

PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL

HS 030441

$196.1M

CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN

HS 030614

$186.2M

ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED

HS 030214

$112.0M

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HS 030481

$101.6M

FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI

HS 030489

$79.6M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the histamine risk associated with frozen tuna imports and how is it managed?

Tuna is a scombroid species prone to histamine formation if temperature control breaks down post-harvest. FDA requires importers to have HACCP plans that specifically address histamine as a hazard. Suppliers must document continuous cold-chain management from catch through freezing, and FDA may test shipments for histamine levels at entry.

How does the classification of tuna 'loins' versus 'fillets' affect HTS assignment under this heading?

Frozen tuna loins — the trimmed, boneless muscle blocks used in canning — generally classify under 0304870000 alongside fillets when they meet the definition of fish meat in the relevant form. However, if the product is a whole dressed fish or a form other than a fillet or meat portion, it may fall under a different heading. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable when the product form is ambiguous.