Frozen Bullet Tuna – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter (Auxis thazard)
ATC Group supplies frozen bullet tuna, also traded as frigate tuna, to importers, wholesalers and distributors. We are a trading company: we buy from approved freezing plants and vessels and deliver in full 40ft reefer containers. Auxis thazard is a small tuna caught in the South-East Pacific and landed in Ecuador. It is frozen whole in blocks and offered in two size grades, 100–300 g and 300–500 g, in 10 kg cartons. It ships at -18 °C or below. Every offer states the size, glazing, net weight and tonnage. The approval number is indicated on the health certificate.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Bullet tuna / frigate tuna (Auxis thazard) |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Bullet tuna, frigate tuna |
| Size or weight per piece | 100–300 g, 300–500 g |
| Packing and carton weight | 10 kg carton |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Approval | Plant approval number indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | 24 months at -18 °C |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Documents | Health certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin ; Catch certificate (IUU) where the destination requires it ; Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading ; Histamine test on request, stated in the offer ; Technical sheet (PDF) downloadable on this page ; Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record. For Cameroon it is mandatory, and we arrange it for every container. |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Minimum order | One full container |
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What you are buying
- The fish: Auxis thazard, a small tuna, whole round, not gutted, block frozen.
- Names: it is traded as "bullet tuna" or "frigate tuna". These names are sometimes used for two related Auxis species: our offers always give the Latin name.
- Most offers are Auxis thazard; some Ecuador and Peru offers are Auxis rochei. The species is stated in each offer.
- Origin: South-East Pacific, landed in Ecuador.
- Size grades: 100–300 g and 300–500 g. The grade is set in the offer.
- What to check: glazing and net weight, pieces per kg, the production date, and a histamine test if your market requires it. They are stated in the offer and in the contract.
Specifications
| Species | Bullet tuna / frigate tuna (Auxis thazard) |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Bullet tuna, frigate tuna |
| Presentation | Whole round |
| Fishing area | South-East Pacific, landed in Ecuador |
| Size grades | 100–300 g, 300–500 g |
| Freezing | Block frozen |
| Glazing / net weight | Stated in writing in each offer; the net weight excludes the glaze |
| Packing | 10 kg carton |
| Container | About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Shelf life | 24 months at -18 °C |
| Approval | Indicated on the health certificate |
| HS code | 0303 89 90 (EU Combined Nomenclature) |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
Documents supplied
- Health certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin
- Catch certificate (IUU) where the destination requires it
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- Histamine test on request, stated in the offer
- Technical sheet (PDF) downloadable on this page
- Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record. For Cameroon it is mandatory, and we arrange it for every container.
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft container. One container can carry both size grades, or bullet tuna and other compatible frozen fish, each lot with its own documents and labels. Tell us the size and port: we send a firm offer, valid for a few days, because offers follow catches and freight. Payment is agreed for each contract.
Trade terms
Incoterms
CIF / CFR / FOB
Minimum order
One full container load (FCL)
Inspection
Pre-shipment inspection by SGS available at the buyer's request (quality, quantity, temperature).
Markets served
- Nigeria: on request, CFR Lagos or Onne (CIF on request), wild-caught fish only. The importer holds the fish import licence and allocation and the NAFDAC authorisation to open Form M; the fish must stay at -18 °C or below. · Nigeria
- Côte d'Ivoire: CIF Abidjan, on request
- Ghana: CIF Tema, on request
- Togo: CIF Lomé, on request
- Benin: CIF Cotonou, on request
- Cameroon: CIF Douala, SGS inspection included, on request
- Senegal: CIF Dakar, on request
- Guinea: CIF Conakry, on request
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Frequently asked questions
What is bullet tuna?
Here it is Auxis thazard, a small tuna also traded as frigate tuna. We supply it whole round and block frozen.
Are "bullet tuna" and "frigate tuna" the same fish?
The names cover related Auxis species and are often mixed up in trade. Our offers and the health certificate always give the Latin name of the species delivered.
Where is it caught?
In the South-East Pacific. It is landed in Ecuador.
Which sizes do you offer?
100–300 g and 300–500 g.
How is it packed and loaded?
Block frozen, in 10 kg cartons, in full 40ft reefer containers. Glazing, net weight and tonnage are stated in each offer.
What are the shelf life and the HS code?
24 months at -18 °C or below. Code 0303 89 90 in the EU Combined Nomenclature; your forwarder confirms the code for your country.
Can you supply a histamine test?
Yes, on request. It is stated in the offer.
Do you ship to Nigeria?
Yes, on request, CFR Lagos or Onne (CIF on request), wild-caught fish only, when the importer holds the import licence, its allocation and the NAFDAC authorisation for Form M.