The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has negotiated an agreement with Japan to reduce export tariffs on processed tuna commodities from 9.6% to 0%. This is part of an effort to increase tuna exports, with Japan being the number 2 importer of skipjack tuna in the world. The agreement will require certification of a minimum length of skipjack raw material, and the Ministry is strengthening and regulating Fish Processing Units to take advantage of the 0% tariff.