Chunk Light Tuna in Olive Oil Pouch from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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