Fresh Skipjack Tuna
Fresh skipjack tuna is a whole fish product that is sold fresh or chilled. It excludes fillets, fish meat, and edible offal.
Prices, specifications and international trade for fresh skipjack tuna under HS 030233.
Fresh Skipjack Tuna Price
$9,294USD/t
Published reference · Jun 1, 2026
Fresh skipjack tuna is quoted in USD/t at PNG. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.
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Portugal led reported fresh skipjack tuna exports in 2025, at $3.5M.
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Fresh skipjack tuna belongs to seafood within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 030233.
Fresh Skipjack Tuna HS Code
| Scientific name | Katsuwonus pelamis |
|---|---|
| Product type | Raw |
| Form | Fresh |
| Position in the chain | Primary |
| Category | Seafood — Protein and dairy |
| HS codes | 030233 |
| Quoted in | USD/t |
| Reference location | PNG |
Production & Handling
Processing steps for fresh skipjack tuna include Catch and harvest, Gutting and cleaning, Chilling.
Production and Storage
| Perishability | High |
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| Temperature regime | Chilled |
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Uses & Risks
Fresh skipjack tuna uses, related products and documented risks.
Fresh Skipjack Tuna Questions
- What exactly is classified as fresh skipjack tuna?
- Fresh skipjack tuna refers to the whole fish, fresh or chilled, of the species Katsuwonus pelamis (stripe‑bellied bonito), excluding fillets, other fish meat of heading 0304, and edible fish offal. It is identified under HS code 030233 as a distinct product separate from other tuna species.
- What quality characteristics should buyers look for in fresh skipjack tuna?
- Buyers should expect a whole, intact fish with firm flesh, a fresh or chilled condition, and no visible off‑cuts or offal. The product should be free from filleting or processing, matching the definition that excludes fillets and other fish meat.
- How should fresh skipjack tuna be stored to maintain quality?
- Fresh skipjack tuna must be kept chilled or on ice throughout handling and transport. Maintaining a continuous cold chain prevents spoilage and preserves the fish’s texture and flavor.