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%+35.0%70%
🇲🇽Mexico35%+10.0%45%
🇨🇦Canada35%+10.0%45%
🇩🇪Germany35%+10.0%45%
🇯🇵Japan35%+10.0%45%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.14.10Same rate: 70%

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: 35% vs 70%

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

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

0304Lower: 16% vs 70%

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