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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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