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Chunk Light Tuna in Olive Oil Pouch

A 5 oz flexible stand-up pouch of chunk light tuna (Thunnus albacares) packed in olive oil, hermetically sealed for airtight preservation. Classified under HTS 1604.14.10.10 due to its tuna species, oil medium, and foil-like flexible container under 6.8 kg total weight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China35%+37.5%72.5%
🇲🇽Mexico35%+10.0%45%
🇨🇦Canada35%+10.0%45%
🇩🇪Germany35%—35%
🇯🇵Japan35%—35%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.14.10Same rate: 72.5%

If in rigid containers like cans

Switches to subheading for airtight containers other than foil/flexible if packaged in metal tins or glass jars.

1604.14.40.00Lower: 37.5% vs 72.5%

If not in oil, e.g., in water or brine

Alters classification to aqueous medium subheading when packing medium changes from oil.

0304Lower: 18.5% vs 72.5%

If frozen, not prepared/preserved

Fresh or frozen whole/headed tunas fall under Chapter 3 as unprepared fillets/strips.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify airtight integrity and net weight documentation to confirm ≤6.8kg per unit for 1604.14.10.10 eligibility

• Include commercial invoice detailing species (e.g

• skipjack or yellowfin), oil type, and country of catch to avoid reclassification

• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling rules; note Section 609 for shrimp but irrelevant here