What exactly is classified as fresh yellowfin tuna?

Fresh yellowfin tuna refers to the whole fish or meat portions of Thunnus albacares that are fresh or chilled, excluding fillets, other meat portions, livers and roes.

How should fresh yellowfin tuna be stored to maintain quality?

It should be kept at refrigerated temperatures (fresh or chilled) throughout handling and transport, ensuring the cold chain is not broken.

Can fresh yellowfin tuna be used directly for sashimi or does it require further processing?

Because it is supplied fresh or chilled and without filleting, buyers typically need to portion and fillet the fish before raw‑fish applications such as sashimi.

Fresh Yellowfin Tuna

Fresh yellowfin tuna is a fresh or chilled fish product derived from Thunnus albacares. It is sold without filleting and excludes fish meat and offal.

Prices, specifications and international trade for fresh yellowfin tuna under HS 030232.

Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Price

$7,334USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Historical Unit Values

Fresh yellowfin tuna is quoted in USD/t at LKA. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Exports and Imports

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Panama led reported fresh yellowfin tuna exports in 2025, at $25.2M.

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Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Facts and HS Code

Fresh yellowfin tuna belongs to seafood within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 030232.

Fresh Yellowfin Tuna HS Code

Scientific name	Thunnus albacares
Product type	Raw
Form	Fresh
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Seafood — Protein and dairy
HS codes	030232
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	LKA

Production & Handling

Fresh yellowfin tuna handling information covers its fresh form.

Production and Storage

Perishability	High
Temperature regime	Chilled

Uses & Risks

Fresh yellowfin tuna uses, related products and documented risks.

Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Questions

What exactly is classified as fresh yellowfin tuna?: Fresh yellowfin tuna refers to the whole fish or meat portions of Thunnus albacares that are fresh or chilled, excluding fillets, other meat portions, livers and roes.
How should fresh yellowfin tuna be stored to maintain quality?: It should be kept at refrigerated temperatures (fresh or chilled) throughout handling and transport, ensuring the cold chain is not broken.
Can fresh yellowfin tuna be used directly for sashimi or does it require further processing?: Because it is supplied fresh or chilled and without filleting, buyers typically need to portion and fillet the fish before raw‑fish applications such as sashimi.